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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.59, 37,201.83 and 15,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.59, 37,201.83 and 15,474.36 is: 21,354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.59 : 37,201.83 = 15,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.59/37,201.83 = 15,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.59x = 37,201.83 × 15,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.59x = 575,674,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,674,246.70/26,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.81

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