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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.72, 37,115.67 and 14,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.72, 37,115.67 and 14,957.58 is: 20,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.72 : 37,115.67 = 14,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.72/37,115.67 = 14,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.72x = 37,115.67 × 14,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.72x = 555,160,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,160,603.28/26,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.22

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