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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.32, 37,224.60 and 15,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.32, 37,224.60 and 15,645.96 is: 21,591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.32 : 37,224.60 = 15,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.32/37,224.60 = 15,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.32x = 37,224.60 × 15,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.32x = 582,414,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,414,602.62/26,974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.45

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