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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.84, 37,204.16 and 15,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.84, 37,204.16 and 15,023.12 is: 20,731.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.84 : 37,204.16 = 15,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.84/37,204.16 = 15,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.84x = 37,204.16 × 15,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.84x = 558,922,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,922,560.18/26,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.67

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