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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.52, 37,153.12 and 15,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.52, 37,153.12 and 15,592.83 is: 21,512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.52 : 37,153.12 = 15,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.52/37,153.12 = 15,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.52x = 37,153.12 × 15,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.52x = 579,322,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,322,245.15/26,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,512.53

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