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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.41, 37,156.93 and 15,598.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.41, 37,156.93 and 15,598.21 is: 21,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.41 : 37,156.93 = 15,598.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.41/37,156.93 = 15,598.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.41x = 37,156.93 × 15,598.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.41x = 579,581,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,581,597.10/26,929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.25

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