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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.58, 37,227.55 and 15,646.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.58, 37,227.55 and 15,646.82 is: 21,586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.58 : 37,227.55 = 15,646.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.58/37,227.55 = 15,646.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.58x = 37,227.55 × 15,646.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.58x = 582,492,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,492,787.38/26,983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,586.93

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