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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.66, 37,199.06 and 14,856.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.66, 37,199.06 and 14,856.57 is: 20,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.66 : 37,199.06 = 14,856.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.66/37,199.06 = 14,856.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.66x = 37,199.06 × 14,856.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.66x = 552,650,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,650,545.77/26,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.21

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