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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.25, 37,155.47 and 15,746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.25, 37,155.47 and 15,746.25 is: 21,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.25 : 37,155.47 = 15,746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.25/37,155.47 = 15,746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.25x = 37,155.47 × 15,746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.25x = 585,059,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,059,240.76/26,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.83

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