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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.10, 37,228.74 and 15,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.10, 37,228.74 and 15,647.08 is: 21,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.10 : 37,228.74 = 15,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.10/37,228.74 = 15,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.10x = 37,228.74 × 15,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.10x = 582,521,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,521,073.08/26,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.17

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