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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.22, 37,015.61 and 14,886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.22, 37,015.61 and 14,886.86 is: 20,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.22 : 37,015.61 = 14,886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.22/37,015.61 = 14,886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.22x = 37,015.61 × 14,886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.22x = 551,045,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,045,944.37/26,821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.15

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