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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.09, 37,015.40 and 14,886.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.09, 37,015.40 and 14,886.93 is: 20,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.09 : 37,015.40 = 14,886.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.09/37,015.40 = 14,886.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.09x = 37,015.40 × 14,886.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.09x = 551,045,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,045,705.94/26,823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.71

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