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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.98, 37,014.73 and 14,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.98, 37,014.73 and 14,886.09 is: 20,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.98 : 37,014.73 = 14,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.98/37,014.73 = 14,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.98x = 37,014.73 × 14,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.98x = 551,004,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,004,602.11/26,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.02

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