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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.93, 37,152.12 and 15,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.93, 37,152.12 and 15,595.48 is: 21,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.93 : 37,152.12 = 15,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.93/37,152.12 = 15,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.93x = 37,152.12 × 15,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.93x = 579,405,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,405,144.42/26,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.28

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