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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.52, 37,155.36 and 14,987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.52, 37,155.36 and 14,987.88 is: 20,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.52 : 37,155.36 = 14,987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.52/37,155.36 = 14,987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.52x = 37,155.36 × 14,987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.52x = 556,880,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,880,077.04/26,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.01

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