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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,928.86, 37,163.30 and 14,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,928.86, 37,163.30 and 14,991.94 is: 20,689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,928.86 : 37,163.30 = 14,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,928.86/37,163.30 = 14,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,928.86x = 37,163.30 × 14,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,928.86x = 557,149,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,149,777.99/26,928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.69

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