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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.66, 37,105.86 and 14,951.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.66, 37,105.86 and 14,951.73 is: 20,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.66 : 37,105.86 = 14,951.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.66/37,105.86 = 14,951.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.66x = 37,105.86 × 14,951.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.66x = 554,796,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,796,800.14/26,888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.12

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