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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.57, 37,014.44 and 14,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.57, 37,014.44 and 14,885.60 is: 20,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.57 : 37,014.44 = 14,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.57/37,014.44 = 14,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.57x = 37,014.44 × 14,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.57x = 550,981,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,981,888.56/26,822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.73

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