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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.62, 37,152.38 and 14,985.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.62, 37,152.38 and 14,985.65 is: 20,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.62 : 37,152.38 = 14,985.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.62/37,152.38 = 14,985.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.62x = 37,152.38 × 14,985.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.62x = 556,752,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,752,415.05/26,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.73

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