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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,860.72, 37,066.08 and 14,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,860.72, 37,066.08 and 14,923.84 is: 20,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,860.72 : 37,066.08 = 14,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,860.72/37,066.08 = 14,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,860.72x = 37,066.08 × 14,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,860.72x = 553,168,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,168,247.35/26,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.95

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