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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.33, 37,182.94 and 15,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.33, 37,182.94 and 15,006.67 is: 20,709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.33 : 37,182.94 = 15,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.33/37,182.94 = 15,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.33x = 37,182.94 × 15,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.33x = 557,991,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,991,979.74/26,943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.84

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