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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.50, 37,196.55 and 15,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.50, 37,196.55 and 15,017.34 is: 20,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.50 : 37,196.55 = 15,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.50/37,196.55 = 15,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.50x = 37,196.55 × 15,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.50x = 558,593,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,593,238.18/26,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.33

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