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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.44, 37,187.46 and 15,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.44, 37,187.46 and 15,623.50 is: 21,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.44 : 37,187.46 = 15,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.44/37,187.46 = 15,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.44x = 37,187.46 × 15,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.44x = 580,998,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,998,281.31/26,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.43

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