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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.58, 40,476.59 and 15,138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.58, 40,476.59 and 15,138.33 is: 22,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.58 : 40,476.59 = 15,138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.58/40,476.59 = 15,138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.58x = 40,476.59 × 15,138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.58x = 612,747,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,747,976.69/26,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.34

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