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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.73, 37,007.09 and 14,880.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.73, 37,007.09 and 14,880.15 is: 20,534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.73 : 37,007.09 = 14,880.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.73/37,007.09 = 14,880.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.73x = 37,007.09 × 14,880.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.73x = 550,670,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,670,975.86/26,816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.61

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