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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.43, 37,147.14 and 14,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.43, 37,147.14 and 14,984.46 is: 20,676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.43 : 37,147.14 = 14,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.43/37,147.14 = 14,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.43x = 37,147.14 × 14,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.43x = 556,629,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,629,833.44/26,921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.09

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