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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.38, 37,198.19 and 15,017.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.38, 37,198.19 and 15,017.59 is: 20,723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.38 : 37,198.19 = 15,017.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.38/37,198.19 = 15,017.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.38x = 37,198.19 × 15,017.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.38x = 558,626,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,626,905.08/26,956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.37

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