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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.52, 37,187.59 and 15,623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.52, 37,187.59 and 15,623.61 is: 21,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.52 : 37,187.59 = 15,623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.52/37,187.59 = 15,623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.52x = 37,187.59 × 15,623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.52x = 581,004,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,004,403.00/26,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.59

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