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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.15, 37,159.41 and 14,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.15, 37,159.41 and 14,989.23 is: 20,685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.15 : 37,159.41 = 14,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.15/37,159.41 = 14,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.15x = 37,159.41 × 14,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.15x = 556,990,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,990,810.54/26,926.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.87

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