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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.74, 37,127.16 and 14,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.74, 37,127.16 and 14,966.31 is: 20,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.74 : 37,127.16 = 14,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.74/37,127.16 = 14,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.74x = 37,127.16 × 14,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.74x = 555,656,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,656,585.98/26,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.27

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