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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.73, 37,014.99 and 14,885.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.73, 37,014.99 and 14,885.81 is: 20,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.73 : 37,014.99 = 14,885.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.73/37,014.99 = 14,885.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.73x = 37,014.99 × 14,885.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.73x = 550,998,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,998,108.29/26,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.21

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