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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.43, 36,855.14 and 14,607.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.43, 36,855.14 and 14,607.71 is: 20,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.43 : 36,855.14 = 14,607.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.43/36,855.14 = 14,607.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.43x = 36,855.14 × 14,607.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.43x = 538,369,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,369,216.23/26,707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.04

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