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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.96, 37,189.33 and 15,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.96, 37,189.33 and 15,011.28 is: 20,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.96 : 37,189.33 = 15,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.96/37,189.33 = 15,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.96x = 37,189.33 × 15,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.96x = 558,259,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,259,408.11/26,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.20

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