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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.94, 37,153.01 and 14,986.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.94, 37,153.01 and 14,986.01 is: 20,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.94 : 37,153.01 = 14,986.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.94/37,153.01 = 14,986.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.94x = 37,153.01 × 14,986.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.94x = 556,775,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,775,397.34/26,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.34

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