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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.99, 37,155.61 and 14,987.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.99, 37,155.61 and 14,987.93 is: 20,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.99 : 37,155.61 = 14,987.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.99/37,155.61 = 14,987.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.99x = 37,155.61 × 14,987.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.99x = 556,885,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,885,681.79/26,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.86

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