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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.85, 37,154.57 and 14,987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.85, 37,154.57 and 14,987.88 is: 20,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.85 : 37,154.57 = 14,987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.85/37,154.57 = 14,987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.85x = 37,154.57 × 14,987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.85x = 556,868,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,868,161.67/26,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.31

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