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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.68, 37,198.56 and 15,017.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.68, 37,198.56 and 15,017.98 is: 20,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.68 : 37,198.56 = 15,017.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.68/37,198.56 = 15,017.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.68x = 37,198.56 × 15,017.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.68x = 558,647,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,647,230.11/26,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.43

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