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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.52, 37,157.10 and 15,598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.52, 37,157.10 and 15,598.34 is: 21,522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.52 : 37,157.10 = 15,598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.52/37,157.10 = 15,598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.52x = 37,157.10 × 15,598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.52x = 579,588,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,588,893.43/26,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.44

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