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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.76, 37,199.62 and 15,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.76, 37,199.62 and 15,627.40 is: 21,567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.76 : 37,199.62 = 15,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.76/37,199.62 = 15,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.76x = 37,199.62 × 15,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.76x = 581,333,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,333,341.59/26,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.00

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