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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.53, 37,070.94 and 14,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.53, 37,070.94 and 14,926.56 is: 20,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.53 : 37,070.94 = 14,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.53/37,070.94 = 14,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.53x = 37,070.94 × 14,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.53x = 553,341,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,341,651.69/26,863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.25

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