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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.68, 37,197.18 and 15,016.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.68, 37,197.18 and 15,016.98 is: 20,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.68 : 37,197.18 = 15,016.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.68/37,197.18 = 15,016.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.68x = 37,197.18 × 15,016.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.68x = 558,589,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,589,308.12/26,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.05

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