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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.23, 40,431.76 and 15,109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.23, 40,431.76 and 15,109.61 is: 22,648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.23 : 40,431.76 = 15,109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.23/40,431.76 = 15,109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.23x = 40,431.76 × 15,109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.23x = 610,908,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,908,188.52/26,973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.68

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