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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.60, 37,154.41 and 14,986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.60, 37,154.41 and 14,986.69 is: 20,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.60 : 37,154.41 = 14,986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.60/37,154.41 = 14,986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.60x = 37,154.41 × 14,986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.60x = 556,821,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,821,624.80/26,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.31

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