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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.88, 37,014.48 and 14,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.88, 37,014.48 and 14,886.72 is: 20,543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.88 : 37,014.48 = 14,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.88/37,014.48 = 14,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.88x = 37,014.48 × 14,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.88x = 551,024,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,024,199.71/26,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.07

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