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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,928.57, 37,160.60 and 14,991.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,928.57, 37,160.60 and 14,991.65 is: 20,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,928.57 : 37,160.60 = 14,991.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,928.57/37,160.60 = 14,991.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,928.57x = 37,160.60 × 14,991.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,928.57x = 557,098,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,098,448.23/26,928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.01

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