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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.72, 37,169.82 and 14,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.72, 37,169.82 and 14,998.20 is: 20,697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.72 : 37,169.82 = 14,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.72/37,169.82 = 14,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.72x = 37,169.82 × 14,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.72x = 557,480,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,480,394.32/26,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.46

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