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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.52, 37,255.68 and 15,816.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.52, 37,255.68 and 15,816.52 is: 21,828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.52 : 37,255.68 = 15,816.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.52/37,255.68 = 15,816.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.52x = 37,255.68 × 15,816.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.52x = 589,255,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,255,207.83/26,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.70

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