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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.22, 37,196.73 and 15,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.22, 37,196.73 and 15,017.70 is: 20,724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.22 : 37,196.73 = 15,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.22/37,196.73 = 15,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.22x = 37,196.73 × 15,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.22x = 558,609,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,609,332.12/26,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.37

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