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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.17, 37,253.60 and 15,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.17, 37,253.60 and 15,671.50 is: 21,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.17 : 37,253.60 = 15,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.17/37,253.60 = 15,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.17x = 37,253.60 × 15,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.17x = 583,819,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,819,792.40/26,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.82

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