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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.68, 37,151.62 and 14,987.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.68, 37,151.62 and 14,987.71 is: 20,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.68 : 37,151.62 = 14,987.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.68/37,151.62 = 14,987.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.68x = 37,151.62 × 14,987.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.68x = 556,817,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,817,706.59/26,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.57

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