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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.73, 37,211.60 and 14,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.73, 37,211.60 and 14,865.64 is: 20,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.73 : 37,211.60 = 14,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.73/37,211.60 = 14,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.73x = 37,211.60 × 14,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.73x = 553,174,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,174,249.42/26,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.73

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