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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.57, 37,157.83 and 14,989.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.57, 37,157.83 and 14,989.65 is: 20,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.57 : 37,157.83 = 14,989.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.57/37,157.83 = 14,989.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.57x = 37,157.83 × 14,989.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.57x = 556,982,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,982,866.46/26,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.25

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