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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.28, 37,195.92 and 15,017.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.28, 37,195.92 and 15,017.00 is: 20,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.28 : 37,195.92 = 15,017.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.28/37,195.92 = 15,017.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.28x = 37,195.92 × 15,017.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.28x = 558,570,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,570,944.66/26,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.90

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