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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.16, 37,203.14 and 15,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.16, 37,203.14 and 15,022.24 is: 20,730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.16 : 37,203.14 = 15,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.16/37,203.14 = 15,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.16x = 37,203.14 × 15,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.16x = 558,874,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,874,497.83/26,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.41

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