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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,923.65, 37,152.84 and 14,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,923.65, 37,152.84 and 14,986.68 is: 20,680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,923.65 : 37,152.84 = 14,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,923.65/37,152.84 = 14,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,923.65x = 37,152.84 × 14,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,923.65x = 556,797,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,797,724.17/26,923.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.62

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