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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.86, 37,163.95 and 14,993.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.86, 37,163.95 and 14,993.97 is: 20,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.86 : 37,163.95 = 14,993.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.86/37,163.95 = 14,993.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.86x = 37,163.95 × 14,993.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.86x = 557,235,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,235,151.38/26,930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.32

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