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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.53, 37,235.76 and 15,652.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.53, 37,235.76 and 15,652.77 is: 21,595.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.53 : 37,235.76 = 15,652.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.53/37,235.76 = 15,652.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.53x = 37,235.76 × 15,652.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.53x = 582,842,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,842,787.06/26,989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.14

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