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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.34, 37,185.98 and 15,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.34, 37,185.98 and 15,011.90 is: 20,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.34 : 37,185.98 = 15,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.34/37,185.98 = 15,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.34x = 37,185.98 × 15,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.34x = 558,232,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,232,213.16/26,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.67

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