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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.86, 37,251.95 and 15,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.86, 37,251.95 and 15,666.02 is: 21,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.86 : 37,251.95 = 15,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.86/37,251.95 = 15,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.86x = 37,251.95 × 15,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.86x = 583,589,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,589,529.15/26,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,620.14

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