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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.16, 37,098.44 and 14,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.16, 37,098.44 and 14,947.28 is: 20,626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.16 : 37,098.44 = 14,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.16/37,098.44 = 14,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.16x = 37,098.44 × 14,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.16x = 554,520,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,520,770.24/26,884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.30

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