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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.63, 37,013.98 and 14,885.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.63, 37,013.98 and 14,885.87 is: 20,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.63 : 37,013.98 = 14,885.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.63/37,013.98 = 14,885.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.63x = 37,013.98 × 14,885.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.63x = 550,985,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,985,109.39/26,822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.80

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