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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.44, 37,233.66 and 15,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.44, 37,233.66 and 15,650.52 is: 21,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.44 : 37,233.66 = 15,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.44/37,233.66 = 15,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.44x = 37,233.66 × 15,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.44x = 582,726,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,726,140.50/26,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.70

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