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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.84, 36,853.68 and 14,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.84, 36,853.68 and 14,771.24 is: 20,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.84 : 36,853.68 = 14,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.84/36,853.68 = 14,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.84x = 36,853.68 × 14,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.84x = 544,374,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,374,552.16/26,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.58

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