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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.65, 37,127.90 and 14,967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.65, 37,127.90 and 14,967.88 is: 20,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.65 : 37,127.90 = 14,967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.65/37,127.90 = 14,967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.65x = 37,127.90 × 14,967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.65x = 555,725,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,725,896.45/26,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.39

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