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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,986.69, 37,227.52 and 15,652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,986.69, 37,227.52 and 15,652.05 is: 21,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,986.69 : 37,227.52 = 15,652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,986.69/37,227.52 = 15,652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,986.69x = 37,227.52 × 15,652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,986.69x = 582,687,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,687,005.74/26,986.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.65

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