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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.14, 37,214.82 and 15,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.14, 37,214.82 and 15,031.23 is: 20,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.14 : 37,214.82 = 15,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.14/37,214.82 = 15,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.14x = 37,214.82 × 15,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.14x = 559,384,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,384,602.93/26,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.20

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