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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.75, 37,237.81 and 14,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.75, 37,237.81 and 14,884.69 is: 20,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.75 : 37,237.81 = 14,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.75/37,237.81 = 14,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.75x = 37,237.81 × 14,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.75x = 554,273,258.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,273,258.13/26,983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.01

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