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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,820.23, 37,008.91 and 14,884.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,820.23, 37,008.91 and 14,884.07 is: 20,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,820.23 : 37,008.91 = 14,884.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,820.23/37,008.91 = 14,884.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,820.23x = 37,008.91 × 14,884.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,820.23x = 550,843,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,843,207.06/26,820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.35

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