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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.70, 37,202.22 and 14,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.70, 37,202.22 and 14,858.64 is: 20,505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.70 : 37,202.22 = 14,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.70/37,202.22 = 14,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.70x = 37,202.22 × 14,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.70x = 552,774,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,774,394.18/26,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.25

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