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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.24, 37,185.54 and 15,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.24, 37,185.54 and 15,009.96 is: 20,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.24 : 37,185.54 = 15,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.24/37,185.54 = 15,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.24x = 37,185.54 × 15,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.24x = 558,153,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,153,467.98/26,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.83

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