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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.95, 37,014.38 and 14,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.95, 37,014.38 and 14,887 is: 20,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.95 : 37,014.38 = 14,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.95/37,014.38 = 14,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.95x = 37,014.38 × 14,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.95x = 551,033,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,033,075.06/26,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.11

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