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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.68, 37,191.74 and 15,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.68, 37,191.74 and 15,622.40 is: 21,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.68 : 37,191.74 = 15,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.68/37,191.74 = 15,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.68x = 37,191.74 × 15,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.68x = 581,024,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,024,238.98/26,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.20

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