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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.82, 37,163.88 and 14,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.82, 37,163.88 and 14,993.91 is: 20,691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.82 : 37,163.88 = 14,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.82/37,163.88 = 14,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.82x = 37,163.88 × 14,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.82x = 557,231,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,231,871.97/26,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.23

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