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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.74, 37,197.29 and 15,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.74, 37,197.29 and 15,017.06 is: 20,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.74 : 37,197.29 = 15,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.74/37,197.29 = 15,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.74x = 37,197.29 × 15,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.74x = 558,594,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,594,066.30/26,953.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.18

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