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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.08, 37,242.88 and 15,660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.08, 37,242.88 and 15,660.33 is: 21,606.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.08 : 37,242.88 = 15,660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.08/37,242.88 = 15,660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.08x = 37,242.88 × 15,660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.08x = 583,235,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,235,790.95/26,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.86

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