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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.84, 37,257.75 and 15,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.84, 37,257.75 and 15,063.50 is: 20,788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.84 : 37,257.75 = 15,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.84/37,257.75 = 15,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.84x = 37,257.75 × 15,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.84x = 561,232,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,232,210.27/26,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.04

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