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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.59, 37,235.60 and 15,652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.59, 37,235.60 and 15,652.73 is: 21,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.59 : 37,235.60 = 15,652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.59/37,235.60 = 15,652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.59x = 37,235.60 × 15,652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.59x = 582,838,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,838,657.26/26,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.94

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