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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.84, 37,153.12 and 14,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.84, 37,153.12 and 14,986.16 is: 20,680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.84 : 37,153.12 = 14,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.84/37,153.12 = 14,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.84x = 37,153.12 × 14,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.84x = 556,782,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,782,600.82/26,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.68

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