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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,923.68, 37,150.25 and 14,986.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,923.68, 37,150.25 and 14,986.71 is: 20,679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,923.68 : 37,150.25 = 14,986.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,923.68/37,150.25 = 14,986.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,923.68x = 37,150.25 × 14,986.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,923.68x = 556,759,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,759,948.24/26,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.19

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