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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.84, 37,016.44 and 14,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.84, 37,016.44 and 14,887.68 is: 20,544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.84 : 37,016.44 = 14,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.84/37,016.44 = 14,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.84x = 37,016.44 × 14,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.84x = 551,088,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,088,876.24/26,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.74

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