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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,927.15, 37,160.79 and 14,990.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,927.15, 37,160.79 and 14,990.23 is: 20,687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,927.15 : 37,160.79 = 14,990.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,927.15/37,160.79 = 14,990.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,927.15x = 37,160.79 × 14,990.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,927.15x = 557,048,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,048,789.08/26,927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.25

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