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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.16, 37,156.98 and 15,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.16, 37,156.98 and 15,745 is: 21,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.16 : 37,156.98 = 15,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.16/37,156.98 = 15,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.16x = 37,156.98 × 15,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.16x = 585,036,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,036,650.10/26,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.25

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