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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.87, 37,152.73 and 14,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.87, 37,152.73 and 14,985.90 is: 20,680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.87 : 37,152.73 = 14,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.87/37,152.73 = 14,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.87x = 37,152.73 × 14,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.87x = 556,766,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,766,873.28/26,922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.08

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