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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.25, 37,152.71 and 15,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.25, 37,152.71 and 15,744.25 is: 21,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.25 : 37,152.71 = 15,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.25/37,152.71 = 15,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.25x = 37,152.71 × 15,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.25x = 584,941,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,941,554.42/26,922.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.07

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