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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,923.94, 37,155.02 and 14,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,923.94, 37,155.02 and 14,987.02 is: 20,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,923.94 : 37,155.02 = 14,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,923.94/37,155.02 = 14,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,923.94x = 37,155.02 × 14,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,923.94x = 556,843,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,843,027.84/26,923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.08

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