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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.06, 37,214.37 and 15,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.06, 37,214.37 and 15,030.23 is: 20,741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.06 : 37,214.37 = 15,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.06/37,214.37 = 15,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.06x = 37,214.37 × 15,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.06x = 559,340,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,340,354.33/26,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.61

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