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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.51, 37,015.47 and 14,886.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.51, 37,015.47 and 14,886.35 is: 20,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.51 : 37,015.47 = 14,886.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.51/37,015.47 = 14,886.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.51x = 37,015.47 × 14,886.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.51x = 551,025,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,025,056.76/26,822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.39

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