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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.32, 37,185.04 and 15,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.32, 37,185.04 and 15,013.48 is: 20,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.32 : 37,185.04 = 15,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.32/37,185.04 = 15,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.32x = 37,185.04 × 15,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.32x = 558,276,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,276,854.34/26,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.34

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