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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.65, 37,151.46 and 14,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.65, 37,151.46 and 14,985.68 is: 20,679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.65 : 37,151.46 = 14,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.65/37,151.46 = 14,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.65x = 37,151.46 × 14,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.65x = 556,739,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,739,705.34/26,922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.24

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