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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.34, 37,196.85 and 15,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.34, 37,196.85 and 15,016.94 is: 20,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.34 : 37,196.85 = 15,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.34/37,196.85 = 15,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.34x = 37,196.85 × 15,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.34x = 558,582,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,582,864.64/26,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.30

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