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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.92, 37,127.76 and 14,967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.92, 37,127.76 and 14,967.86 is: 20,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.92 : 37,127.76 = 14,967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.92/37,127.76 = 14,967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.92x = 37,127.76 × 14,967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.92x = 555,723,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,723,113.79/26,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.07

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