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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.92, 37,196.16 and 15,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.92, 37,196.16 and 15,016.24 is: 20,723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.92 : 37,196.16 = 15,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.92/37,196.16 = 15,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.92x = 37,196.16 × 15,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.92x = 558,546,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,546,465.64/26,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.04

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