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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.20, 36,967.14 and 14,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.20, 36,967.14 and 14,853.28 is: 20,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.20 : 36,967.14 = 14,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.20/36,967.14 = 14,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.20x = 36,967.14 × 14,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.20x = 549,083,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,083,281.22/26,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.74

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