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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.12, 37,151.69 and 14,985.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.12, 37,151.69 and 14,985.15 is: 20,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.12 : 37,151.69 = 14,985.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.12/37,151.69 = 14,985.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.12x = 37,151.69 × 14,985.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.12x = 556,723,499.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,723,499.11/26,922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.04

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