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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,933.64, 37,174.96 and 15,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,933.64, 37,174.96 and 15,601.30 is: 21,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,933.64 : 37,174.96 = 15,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,933.64/37,174.96 = 15,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,933.64x = 37,174.96 × 15,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,933.64x = 579,977,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,977,703.45/26,933.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.58

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