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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.70, 37,247.28 and 15,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.70, 37,247.28 and 15,053 is: 20,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.70 : 37,247.28 = 15,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.70/37,247.28 = 15,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.70x = 37,247.28 × 15,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.70x = 560,683,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,683,305.84/26,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.97

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