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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.88, 37,157.40 and 14,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.88, 37,157.40 and 14,987.76 is: 20,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.88 : 37,157.40 = 14,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.88/37,157.40 = 14,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.88x = 37,157.40 × 14,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.88x = 556,906,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,906,193.42/26,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.70

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