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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.14, 37,200.43 and 15,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.14, 37,200.43 and 15,021.13 is: 20,728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.14 : 37,200.43 = 15,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.14/37,200.43 = 15,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.14x = 37,200.43 × 15,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.14x = 558,792,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,792,495.09/26,957.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.92

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