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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.76, 37,187.76 and 15,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.76, 37,187.76 and 15,011.20 is: 20,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.76 : 37,187.76 = 15,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.76/37,187.76 = 15,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.76x = 37,187.76 × 15,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.76x = 558,232,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,232,902.91/26,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.37

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