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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.83, 37,023.06 and 14,891.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.83, 37,023.06 and 14,891.86 is: 20,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.83 : 37,023.06 = 14,891.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.83/37,023.06 = 14,891.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.83x = 37,023.06 × 14,891.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.83x = 551,342,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,342,226.29/26,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.36

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