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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.69, 37,163.67 and 14,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.69, 37,163.67 and 14,993.76 is: 20,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.69 : 37,163.67 = 14,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.69/37,163.67 = 14,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.69x = 37,163.67 × 14,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.69x = 557,223,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,223,148.70/26,930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.01

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