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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.66, 37,031.27 and 14,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.66, 37,031.27 and 14,897.28 is: 20,557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.66 : 37,031.27 = 14,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.66/37,031.27 = 14,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.66x = 37,031.27 × 14,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.66x = 551,665,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,665,123.46/26,834.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,557.94

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