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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.72, 37,124.33 and 14,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.72, 37,124.33 and 14,965.16 is: 20,651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.72 : 37,124.33 = 14,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.72/37,124.33 = 14,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.72x = 37,124.33 × 14,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.72x = 555,571,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,571,277.90/26,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.89

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