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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.16, 36,855.98 and 14,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.16, 36,855.98 and 14,607.88 is: 20,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.16 : 36,855.98 = 14,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.16/36,855.98 = 14,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.16x = 36,855.98 × 14,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.16x = 538,387,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,387,733.12/26,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.93

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