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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944, 37,183.44 and 15,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944, 37,183.44 and 15,007.84 is: 20,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944 : 37,183.44 = 15,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944/37,183.44 = 15,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944x = 37,183.44 × 15,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944x = 558,043,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,043,118.17/26,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.22

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