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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.03, 37,250.13 and 14,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.03, 37,250.13 and 14,893.62 is: 20,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.03 : 37,250.13 = 14,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.03/37,250.13 = 14,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.03x = 37,250.13 × 14,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.03x = 554,789,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,789,206.70/26,993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.06

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