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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,906.96, 37,131.27 and 14,969.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,906.96, 37,131.27 and 14,969.99 is: 20,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,906.96 : 37,131.27 = 14,969.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,906.96/37,131.27 = 14,969.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,906.96x = 37,131.27 × 14,969.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,906.96x = 555,854,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,854,740.59/26,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.40

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