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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.83, 37,154.23 and 14,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.83, 37,154.23 and 14,985.45 is: 20,680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.83 : 37,154.23 = 14,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.83/37,154.23 = 14,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.83x = 37,154.23 × 14,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.83x = 556,772,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,772,818.49/26,922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.33

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