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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.28, 37,197.27 and 15,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.28, 37,197.27 and 15,624.60 is: 21,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.28 : 37,197.27 = 15,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.28/37,197.27 = 15,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.28x = 37,197.27 × 15,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.28x = 581,192,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,192,464.84/26,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.16

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