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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.16, 36,002.70 and 14,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.16, 36,002.70 and 14,907 is: 20,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.16 : 36,002.70 = 14,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.16/36,002.70 = 14,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.16x = 36,002.70 × 14,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.16x = 536,692,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,692,248.90/26,087.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.04

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