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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.28, 37,193.56 and 15,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.28, 37,193.56 and 15,016.76 is: 20,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.28 : 37,193.56 = 15,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.28/37,193.56 = 15,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.28x = 37,193.56 × 15,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.28x = 558,526,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,526,764.07/26,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.26

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