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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.26, 37,129.63 and 14,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.26, 37,129.63 and 14,967.60 is: 20,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.26 : 37,129.63 = 14,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.26/37,129.63 = 14,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.26x = 37,129.63 × 14,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.26x = 555,741,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,741,449.99/26,904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.26

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