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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.63, 37,240.17 and 15,807.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.63, 37,240.17 and 15,807.63 is: 21,814.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.63 : 37,240.17 = 15,807.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.63/37,240.17 = 15,807.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.63x = 37,240.17 × 15,807.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.63x = 588,678,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,678,828.50/26,985.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,814.53

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