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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.21, 37,190.50 and 15,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.21, 37,190.50 and 15,016.24 is: 20,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.21 : 37,190.50 = 15,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.21/37,190.50 = 15,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.21x = 37,190.50 × 15,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.21x = 558,461,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,461,473.72/26,953.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.66

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