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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.53, 37,192.14 and 15,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.53, 37,192.14 and 15,014.23 is: 20,719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.53 : 37,192.14 = 15,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.53/37,192.14 = 15,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.53x = 37,192.14 × 15,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.53x = 558,411,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,411,344.15/26,951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.10

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