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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.41, 37,122.72 and 15,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.41, 37,122.72 and 15,569.66 is: 21,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.41 : 37,122.72 = 15,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.41/37,122.72 = 15,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.41x = 37,122.72 × 15,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.41x = 577,988,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,988,128.68/26,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,484.62

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