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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.44, 37,220.64 and 14,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.44, 37,220.64 and 14,873.28 is: 20,525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.44 : 37,220.64 = 14,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.44/37,220.64 = 14,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.44x = 37,220.64 × 14,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.44x = 553,593,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,593,000.50/26,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.16

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