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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.52, 37,168.72 and 14,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.52, 37,168.72 and 14,997.52 is: 20,696.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.52 : 37,168.72 = 14,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.52/37,168.72 = 14,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.52x = 37,168.72 × 14,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.52x = 557,438,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,438,621.57/26,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.07

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