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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.88, 37,193.68 and 15,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.88, 37,193.68 and 15,623.60 is: 21,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.88 : 37,193.68 = 15,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.88/37,193.68 = 15,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.88x = 37,193.68 × 15,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.88x = 581,099,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,099,178.85/26,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.62

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