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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.37, 37,187.43 and 15,013.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.37, 37,187.43 and 15,013.07 is: 20,718.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.37 : 37,187.43 = 15,013.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.37/37,187.43 = 15,013.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.37x = 37,187.43 × 15,013.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.37x = 558,297,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,297,533.74/26,947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.07

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