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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,897.64, 37,116.56 and 14,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,897.64, 37,116.56 and 14,961.08 is: 20,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,897.64 : 37,116.56 = 14,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,897.64/37,116.56 = 14,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,897.64x = 37,116.56 × 14,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,897.64x = 555,303,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,303,823.48/26,897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.08

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