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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.64, 37,159.49 and 15,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.64, 37,159.49 and 15,444.03 is: 21,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.64 : 37,159.49 = 15,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.64/37,159.49 = 15,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.64x = 37,159.49 × 15,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.64x = 573,892,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,892,278.34/26,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.76

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