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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,933.85, 37,168.67 and 14,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,933.85, 37,168.67 and 14,998.23 is: 20,697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,933.85 : 37,168.67 = 14,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,933.85/37,168.67 = 14,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,933.85x = 37,168.67 × 14,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,933.85x = 557,464,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,464,298.95/26,933.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.53

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