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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.98, 37,201.51 and 15,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.98, 37,201.51 and 15,021.06 is: 20,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.98 : 37,201.51 = 15,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.98/37,201.51 = 15,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.98x = 37,201.51 × 15,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.98x = 558,806,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,806,113.80/26,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.78

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