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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.54, 37,014.40 and 14,884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.54, 37,014.40 and 14,884.57 is: 20,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.54 : 37,014.40 = 14,884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.54/37,014.40 = 14,884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.54x = 37,014.40 × 14,884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.54x = 550,943,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,943,427.81/26,821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.08

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