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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.58, 37,193.22 and 15,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.58, 37,193.22 and 15,623.28 is: 21,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.58 : 37,193.22 = 15,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.58/37,193.22 = 15,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.58x = 37,193.22 × 15,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.58x = 581,080,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,080,090.16/26,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.15

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