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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.17, 37,201.05 and 15,633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.17, 37,201.05 and 15,633.38 is: 21,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.17 : 37,201.05 = 15,633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.17/37,201.05 = 15,633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.17x = 37,201.05 × 15,633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.17x = 581,578,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,578,200.08/26,957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.15

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