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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,883.70, 37,098.44 and 14,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,883.70, 37,098.44 and 14,946.16 is: 20,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,883.70 : 37,098.44 = 14,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,883.70/37,098.44 = 14,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,883.70x = 37,098.44 × 14,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,883.70x = 554,479,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,479,219.99/26,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.11

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