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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,903.53, 37,125.70 and 14,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,903.53, 37,125.70 and 14,966.97 is: 20,653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,903.53 : 37,125.70 = 14,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,903.53/37,125.70 = 14,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,903.53x = 37,125.70 × 14,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,903.53x = 555,659,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,659,238.13/26,903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.77

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