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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.98, 37,056.60 and 14,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.98, 37,056.60 and 14,916.60 is: 20,583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.98 : 37,056.60 = 14,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.98/37,056.60 = 14,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.98x = 37,056.60 × 14,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.98x = 552,758,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,758,479.56/26,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.86

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