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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.65, 37,140.63 and 15,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.65, 37,140.63 and 15,583.33 is: 21,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.65 : 37,140.63 = 15,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.65/37,140.63 = 15,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.65x = 37,140.63 × 15,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.65x = 578,774,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,774,693.70/26,914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.08

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