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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.58, 37,169.65 and 14,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.58, 37,169.65 and 14,997.68 is: 20,696.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.58 : 37,169.65 = 14,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.58/37,169.65 = 14,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.58x = 37,169.65 × 14,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.58x = 557,458,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,458,516.41/26,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.76

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