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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.97, 37,157.69 and 14,989.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.97, 37,157.69 and 14,989.07 is: 20,685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.97 : 37,157.69 = 14,989.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.97/37,157.69 = 14,989.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.97x = 37,157.69 × 14,989.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.97x = 556,959,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,959,053.49/26,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.59

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