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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.10, 37,233.77 and 15,651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.10, 37,233.77 and 15,651.34 is: 21,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.10 : 37,233.77 = 15,651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.10/37,233.77 = 15,651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.10x = 37,233.77 × 15,651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.10x = 582,758,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,758,393.75/26,988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.16

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