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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.23, 37,245.20 and 15,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.23, 37,245.20 and 15,053.34 is: 20,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.23 : 37,245.20 = 15,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.23/37,245.20 = 15,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.23x = 37,245.20 × 15,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.23x = 560,664,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,664,430.28/26,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.64

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