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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,933.72, 37,168.44 and 14,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,933.72, 37,168.44 and 14,997.20 is: 20,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,933.72 : 37,168.44 = 14,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,933.72/37,168.44 = 14,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,933.72x = 37,168.44 × 14,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,933.72x = 557,422,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,422,528.37/26,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.08

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