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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.22, 37,155.03 and 14,987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.22, 37,155.03 and 14,987.54 is: 20,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.22 : 37,155.03 = 14,987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.22/37,155.03 = 14,987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.22x = 37,155.03 × 14,987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.22x = 556,862,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,862,498.33/26,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.59

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