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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.62, 37,243.26 and 15,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.62, 37,243.26 and 15,660.82 is: 21,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.62 : 37,243.26 = 15,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.62/37,243.26 = 15,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.62x = 37,243.26 × 15,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.62x = 583,259,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,259,991.07/26,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.53

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