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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.71, 37,233.75 and 15,652.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.71, 37,233.75 and 15,652.63 is: 21,593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.71 : 37,233.75 = 15,652.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.71/37,233.75 = 15,652.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.71x = 37,233.75 × 15,652.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.71x = 582,806,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,806,112.26/26,989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.64

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