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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.56, 37,110.80 and 15,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.56, 37,110.80 and 15,565 is: 21,482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.56 : 37,110.80 = 15,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.56/37,110.80 = 15,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.56x = 37,110.80 × 15,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.56x = 577,629,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,629,602/26,888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,482.36

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