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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.53, 37,124.33 and 14,965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.53, 37,124.33 and 14,965.97 is: 20,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.53 : 37,124.33 = 14,965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.53/37,124.33 = 14,965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.53x = 37,124.33 × 14,965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.53x = 555,601,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,601,348.60/26,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.38

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