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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.62, 37,168.23 and 15,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.62, 37,168.23 and 15,601.64 is: 21,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.62 : 37,168.23 = 15,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.62/37,168.23 = 15,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.62x = 37,168.23 × 15,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.62x = 579,885,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,885,216.56/26,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.36

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