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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.43, 37,151.43 and 15,594.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.43, 37,151.43 and 15,594.98 is: 21,518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.43 : 37,151.43 = 15,594.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.43/37,151.43 = 15,594.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.43x = 37,151.43 × 15,594.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.43x = 579,375,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,375,807.82/26,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.59

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