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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.60, 37,153.14 and 14,986.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.60, 37,153.14 and 14,986.98 is: 20,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.60 : 37,153.14 = 14,986.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.60/37,153.14 = 14,986.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.60x = 37,153.14 × 14,986.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.60x = 556,813,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,813,366.12/26,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.01

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