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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.96, 37,128.51 and 14,967.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.96, 37,128.51 and 14,967.99 is: 20,655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.96 : 37,128.51 = 14,967.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.96/37,128.51 = 14,967.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.96x = 37,128.51 × 14,967.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.96x = 555,739,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,739,166.39/26,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.64

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