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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.22, 36,986.82 and 14,865.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.22, 36,986.82 and 14,865.58 is: 20,514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.22 : 36,986.82 = 14,865.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.22/36,986.82 = 14,865.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.22x = 36,986.82 × 14,865.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.22x = 549,830,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,830,531.66/26,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.37

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