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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.65, 37,256.66 and 15,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.65, 37,256.66 and 15,060.98 is: 20,784.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.65 : 37,256.66 = 15,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.65/37,256.66 = 15,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.65x = 37,256.66 × 15,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.65x = 561,121,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,121,828.96/26,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.10

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