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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.81, 37,155.59 and 14,987.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.81, 37,155.59 and 14,987.90 is: 20,682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.81 : 37,155.59 = 14,987.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.81/37,155.59 = 14,987.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.81x = 37,155.59 × 14,987.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.81x = 556,884,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,884,006.64/26,924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.94

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