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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.64, 37,157.23 and 14,988.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.64, 37,157.23 and 14,988.75 is: 20,685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.64 : 37,157.23 = 14,988.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.64/37,157.23 = 14,988.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.64x = 37,157.23 × 14,988.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.64x = 556,940,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,940,310.56/26,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.16

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