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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.54, 37,254.97 and 14,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.54, 37,254.97 and 14,897.14 is: 20,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.54 : 37,254.97 = 14,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.54/37,254.97 = 14,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.54x = 37,254.97 × 14,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.54x = 554,992,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,992,243.03/26,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,557.90

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