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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,987.62, 37,247.40 and 15,663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,987.62, 37,247.40 and 15,663.82 is: 21,618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,987.62 : 37,247.40 = 15,663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,987.62/37,247.40 = 15,663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,987.62x = 37,247.40 × 15,663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,987.62x = 583,436,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,436,569.07/26,987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.67

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