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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.22, 37,174.84 and 15,004.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.22, 37,174.84 and 15,004.67 is: 20,704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.22 : 37,174.84 = 15,004.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.22/37,174.84 = 15,004.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.22x = 37,174.84 × 15,004.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.22x = 557,796,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,796,206.50/26,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.96

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