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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.66, 37,015.30 and 14,886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.66, 37,015.30 and 14,886.02 is: 20,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.66 : 37,015.30 = 14,886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.66/37,015.30 = 14,886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.66x = 37,015.30 × 14,886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.66x = 551,010,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,010,496.11/26,822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.72

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