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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.24, 37,256.52 and 15,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.24, 37,256.52 and 15,669.36 is: 21,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.24 : 37,256.52 = 15,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.24/37,256.52 = 15,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.24x = 37,256.52 × 15,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.24x = 583,785,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,785,824.23/26,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.91

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