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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.36, 37,227.72 and 15,646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.36, 37,227.72 and 15,646.34 is: 21,592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.36 : 37,227.72 = 15,646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.36/37,227.72 = 15,646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.36x = 37,227.72 × 15,646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.36x = 582,477,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,477,300.17/26,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.14

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