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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.03, 37,237.99 and 14,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.03, 37,237.99 and 14,884.24 is: 20,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.03 : 37,237.99 = 14,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.03/37,237.99 = 14,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.03x = 37,237.99 × 14,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.03x = 554,259,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,259,084.83/26,984.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.27

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