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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.03, 37,233.69 and 15,651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.03, 37,233.69 and 15,651.27 is: 21,593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.03 : 37,233.69 = 15,651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.03/37,233.69 = 15,651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.03x = 37,233.69 × 15,651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.03x = 582,754,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,754,535.29/26,988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.07

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