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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.80, 37,199.19 and 15,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.80, 37,199.19 and 15,017.74 is: 20,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.80 : 37,199.19 = 15,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.80/37,199.19 = 15,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.80x = 37,199.19 × 15,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.80x = 558,647,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,647,763.63/26,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.35

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