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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.39, 37,023.12 and 14,891.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.39, 37,023.12 and 14,891.87 is: 20,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.39 : 37,023.12 = 14,891.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.39/37,023.12 = 14,891.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.39x = 37,023.12 × 14,891.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.39x = 551,343,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,343,415.58/26,828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.75

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