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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.36, 37,187.82 and 15,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.36, 37,187.82 and 15,011.56 is: 20,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.36 : 37,187.82 = 15,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.36/37,187.82 = 15,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.36x = 37,187.82 × 15,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.36x = 558,247,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,247,191.20/26,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.21

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