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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.71, 37,122.87 and 15,573.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.71, 37,122.87 and 15,573.53 is: 21,488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.71 : 37,122.87 = 15,573.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.71/37,122.87 = 15,573.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.71x = 37,122.87 × 15,573.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.71x = 578,134,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,134,280.84/26,904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.22

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