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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.67, 37,237.70 and 14,884.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.67, 37,237.70 and 14,884.61 is: 20,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.67 : 37,237.70 = 14,884.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.67/37,237.70 = 14,884.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.67x = 37,237.70 × 14,884.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.67x = 554,268,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,268,660.42/26,983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.90

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