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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.91, 37,259.76 and 15,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.91, 37,259.76 and 15,063.23 is: 20,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.91 : 37,259.76 = 15,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.91/37,259.76 = 15,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.91x = 37,259.76 × 15,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.91x = 561,252,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,252,427.77/26,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.20

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