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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.73, 37,210.22 and 14,864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.73, 37,210.22 and 14,864.64 is: 20,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.73 : 37,210.22 = 14,864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.73/37,210.22 = 14,864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.73x = 37,210.22 × 14,864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.73x = 553,116,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,116,450.30/26,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.35

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