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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.94, 37,196.48 and 15,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.94, 37,196.48 and 15,017.70 is: 20,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.94 : 37,196.48 = 15,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.94/37,196.48 = 15,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.94x = 37,196.48 × 15,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.94x = 558,605,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,605,615.24/26,953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.45

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