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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.56, 37,256.16 and 15,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.56, 37,256.16 and 15,664.28 is: 21,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.56 : 37,256.16 = 15,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.56/37,256.16 = 15,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.56x = 37,256.16 × 15,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.56x = 583,590,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,590,921.96/26,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.83

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