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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.53, 37,057.91 and 14,916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.53, 37,057.91 and 14,916.56 is: 20,584.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.53 : 37,057.91 = 14,916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.53/37,057.91 = 14,916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.53x = 37,057.91 × 14,916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.53x = 552,776,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,776,278.12/26,853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.87

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