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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.08, 37,101.72 and 14,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.08, 37,101.72 and 14,947.35 is: 20,628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.08 : 37,101.72 = 14,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.08/37,101.72 = 14,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.08x = 37,101.72 × 14,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.08x = 554,572,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,572,394.44/26,884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.28

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