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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.78, 37,243.68 and 14,723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.78, 37,243.68 and 14,723.73 is: 20,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.78 : 37,243.68 = 14,723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.78/37,243.68 = 14,723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.78x = 37,243.68 × 14,723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.78x = 548,365,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,365,888.53/26,988.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.29

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