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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.51, 37,170.72 and 14,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.51, 37,170.72 and 14,997.09 is: 20,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.51 : 37,170.72 = 14,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.51/37,170.72 = 14,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.51x = 37,170.72 × 14,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.51x = 557,452,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,452,633.20/26,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.59

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