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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.93, 37,149.21 and 14,985.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.93, 37,149.21 and 14,985.96 is: 20,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.93 : 37,149.21 = 14,985.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.93/37,149.21 = 14,985.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.93x = 37,149.21 × 14,985.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.93x = 556,716,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,716,575.09/26,922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.16

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