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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.22, 37,169.13 and 14,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.22, 37,169.13 and 14,997.70 is: 20,696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.22 : 37,169.13 = 14,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.22/37,169.13 = 14,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.22x = 37,169.13 × 14,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.22x = 557,451,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,451,461.00/26,934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.77

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