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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.14, 37,154.85 and 14,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.14, 37,154.85 and 14,987.14 is: 20,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.14 : 37,154.85 = 14,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.14/37,154.85 = 14,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.14x = 37,154.85 × 14,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.14x = 556,844,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,844,938.63/26,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.00

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