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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.03, 37,196.61 and 15,017.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.03, 37,196.61 and 15,017.79 is: 20,724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.03 : 37,196.61 = 15,017.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.03/37,196.61 = 15,017.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.03x = 37,196.61 × 15,017.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.03x = 558,610,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,610,877.69/26,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.58

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