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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.61, 37,014.93 and 14,886.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.61, 37,014.93 and 14,886.05 is: 20,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.61 : 37,014.93 = 14,886.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.61/37,014.93 = 14,886.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.61x = 37,014.93 × 14,886.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.61x = 551,005,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,005,913.65/26,822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.59

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