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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.83, 37,138.70 and 14,974.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.83, 37,138.70 and 14,974.17 is: 20,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.83 : 37,138.70 = 14,974.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.83/37,138.70 = 14,974.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.83x = 37,138.70 × 14,974.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.83x = 556,121,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,121,105.54/26,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.33

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