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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.39, 37,140.72 and 14,977.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.39, 37,140.72 and 14,977.23 is: 20,668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.39 : 37,140.72 = 14,977.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.39/37,140.72 = 14,977.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.39x = 37,140.72 × 14,977.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.39x = 556,265,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,265,105.81/26,913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.71

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