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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.22, 37,015.58 and 14,887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.22, 37,015.58 and 14,887.06 is: 20,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.22 : 37,015.58 = 14,887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.22/37,015.58 = 14,887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.22x = 37,015.58 × 14,887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.22x = 551,052,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,052,900.88/26,823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.88

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