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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.52, 37,127.73 and 14,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.52, 37,127.73 and 14,967.82 is: 20,655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.52 : 37,127.73 = 14,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.52/37,127.73 = 14,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.52x = 37,127.73 × 14,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.52x = 555,721,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,721,179.65/26,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.31

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