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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.16, 37,148.16 and 14,985.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.16, 37,148.16 and 14,985.19 is: 20,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.16 : 37,148.16 = 14,985.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.16/37,148.16 = 14,985.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.16x = 37,148.16 × 14,985.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.16x = 556,672,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,672,235.75/26,922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.10

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