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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.91, 37,203.06 and 15,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.91, 37,203.06 and 15,021.24 is: 20,729.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.91 : 37,203.06 = 15,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.91/37,203.06 = 15,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.91x = 37,203.06 × 15,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.91x = 558,836,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,836,092.99/26,957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.95

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