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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.11, 37,190.94 and 15,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.11, 37,190.94 and 15,016.14 is: 20,719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.11 : 37,190.94 = 15,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.11/37,190.94 = 15,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.11x = 37,190.94 × 15,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.11x = 558,464,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,464,361.77/26,953.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.85

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