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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.53, 37,198.40 and 15,017.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.53, 37,198.40 and 15,017.87 is: 20,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.53 : 37,198.40 = 15,017.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.53/37,198.40 = 15,017.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.53x = 37,198.40 × 15,017.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.53x = 558,640,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,640,753.31/26,954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.30

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