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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.30, 37,183.32 and 15,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.30, 37,183.32 and 15,006.24 is: 20,709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.30 : 37,183.32 = 15,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.30/37,183.32 = 15,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.30x = 37,183.32 × 15,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.30x = 557,981,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,981,823.92/26,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.48

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