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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.67, 37,176.38 and 15,602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.67, 37,176.38 and 15,602.33 is: 21,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.67 : 37,176.38 = 15,602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.67/37,176.38 = 15,602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.67x = 37,176.38 × 15,602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.67x = 580,038,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,038,148.97/26,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.00

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