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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.42, 37,126.45 and 15,573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.42, 37,126.45 and 15,573.09 is: 21,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.42 : 37,126.45 = 15,573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.42/37,126.45 = 15,573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.42x = 37,126.45 × 15,573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.42x = 578,173,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,173,547.23/26,904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,489.91

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