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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.69, 37,201.37 and 15,627.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.69, 37,201.37 and 15,627.97 is: 21,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.69 : 37,201.37 = 15,627.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.69/37,201.37 = 15,627.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.69x = 37,201.37 × 15,627.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.69x = 581,381,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,381,840.39/26,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.06

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