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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.68, 37,147.48 and 14,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.68, 37,147.48 and 14,984.71 is: 20,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.68 : 37,147.48 = 14,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.68/37,147.48 = 14,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.68x = 37,147.48 × 14,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.68x = 556,644,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,644,215.03/26,921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.43

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