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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.59, 37,203.18 and 15,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.59, 37,203.18 and 15,022.23 is: 20,730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.59 : 37,203.18 = 15,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.59/37,203.18 = 15,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.59x = 37,203.18 × 15,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.59x = 558,874,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,874,726.69/26,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.09

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