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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.25, 37,237.12 and 14,884.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.25, 37,237.12 and 14,884.19 is: 20,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.25 : 37,237.12 = 14,884.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.25/37,237.12 = 14,884.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.25x = 37,237.12 × 14,884.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.25x = 554,244,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,244,369.13/26,983.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.32

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