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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.28, 37,194.94 and 15,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.28, 37,194.94 and 15,017.76 is: 20,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.28 : 37,194.94 = 15,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.28/37,194.94 = 15,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.28x = 37,194.94 × 15,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.28x = 558,584,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,584,682.13/26,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.64

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