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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.14, 37,195.32 and 15,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.14, 37,195.32 and 15,017.24 is: 20,723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.14 : 37,195.32 = 15,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.14/37,195.32 = 15,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.14x = 37,195.32 × 15,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.14x = 558,571,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,571,047.32/26,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.78

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