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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.82, 37,183.60 and 15,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.82, 37,183.60 and 15,007.14 is: 20,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.82 : 37,183.60 = 15,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.82/37,183.60 = 15,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.82x = 37,183.60 × 15,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.82x = 558,019,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,019,490.90/26,943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.48

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