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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.73, 37,016.37 and 14,886.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.73, 37,016.37 and 14,886.81 is: 20,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.73 : 37,016.37 = 14,886.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.73/37,016.37 = 14,886.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.73x = 37,016.37 × 14,886.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.73x = 551,055,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,055,667.08/26,823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.59

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