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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.93, 37,011.53 and 14,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.93, 37,011.53 and 14,884.73 is: 20,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.93 : 37,011.53 = 14,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.93/37,011.53 = 14,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.93x = 37,011.53 × 14,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.93x = 550,906,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,906,621.88/26,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.88

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