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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.39, 37,188.25 and 15,464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.39, 37,188.25 and 15,464.41 is: 21,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.39 : 37,188.25 = 15,464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.39/37,188.25 = 15,464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.39x = 37,188.25 × 15,464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.39x = 575,094,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,094,105.72/26,947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.36

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