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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.62, 37,227.21 and 15,493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.62, 37,227.21 and 15,493.05 is: 21,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.62 : 37,227.21 = 15,493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.62/37,227.21 = 15,493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.62x = 37,227.21 × 15,493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.62x = 576,763,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,763,025.89/26,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,382.49

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