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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.67, 36,171.57 and 14,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.67, 36,171.57 and 14,878.23 is: 20,534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.67 : 36,171.57 = 14,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.67/36,171.57 = 14,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.67x = 36,171.57 × 14,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.67x = 538,168,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,168,937.92/26,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.79

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