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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.70, 37,156.22 and 14,988.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.70, 37,156.22 and 14,988.01 is: 20,683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.70 : 37,156.22 = 14,988.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.70/37,156.22 = 14,988.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.70x = 37,156.22 × 14,988.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.70x = 556,897,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,897,859.47/26,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.53

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