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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.65, 37,162.40 and 14,993.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.65, 37,162.40 and 14,993.22 is: 20,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.65 : 37,162.40 = 14,993.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.65/37,162.40 = 14,993.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.65x = 37,162.40 × 14,993.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.65x = 557,183,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,183,963.96/26,929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.35

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