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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.64, 37,136.22 and 14,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.64, 37,136.22 and 14,973.64 is: 20,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.64 : 37,136.22 = 14,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.64/37,136.22 = 14,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.64x = 37,136.22 × 14,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.64x = 556,064,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,064,389.24/26,910.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.37

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