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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.72, 37,253.64 and 15,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.72, 37,253.64 and 15,663.36 is: 21,615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.72 : 37,253.64 = 15,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.72/37,253.64 = 15,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.72x = 37,253.64 × 15,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.72x = 583,517,174.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,517,174.63/26,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.97

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