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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.62, 37,201.87 and 15,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.62, 37,201.87 and 15,474.39 is: 21,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.62 : 37,201.87 = 15,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.62/37,201.87 = 15,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.62x = 37,201.87 × 15,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.62x = 575,676,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,676,076.59/26,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.85

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