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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.92, 37,230.84 and 15,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.92, 37,230.84 and 15,647.28 is: 21,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.92 : 37,230.84 = 15,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.92/37,230.84 = 15,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.92x = 37,230.84 × 15,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.92x = 582,561,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,561,378.12/26,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.01

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