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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.92, 37,106.33 and 14,953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.92, 37,106.33 and 14,953.67 is: 20,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.92 : 37,106.33 = 14,953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.92/37,106.33 = 14,953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.92x = 37,106.33 × 14,953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.92x = 554,875,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,875,813.73/26,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.55

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