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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.92, 37,149.98 and 14,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.92, 37,149.98 and 14,984.64 is: 20,676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.92 : 37,149.98 = 14,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.92/37,149.98 = 14,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.92x = 37,149.98 × 14,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.92x = 556,679,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,679,001.38/26,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.77

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