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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.76, 40,434.93 and 15,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.76, 40,434.93 and 15,273.18 is: 22,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.76 : 40,434.93 = 15,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.76/40,434.93 = 15,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.76x = 40,434.93 × 15,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.76x = 617,569,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,569,964.18/26,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.90

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