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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.56, 37,228.08 and 15,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.56, 37,228.08 and 15,647.04 is: 21,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.56 : 37,228.08 = 15,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.56/37,228.08 = 15,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.56x = 37,228.08 × 15,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.56x = 582,509,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,509,256.88/26,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.16

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