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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.16, 37,145.40 and 14,983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.16, 37,145.40 and 14,983.19 is: 20,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.16 : 37,145.40 = 14,983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.16/37,145.40 = 14,983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.16x = 37,145.40 × 14,983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.16x = 556,556,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,556,622.50/26,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.34

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