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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.97, 36,970.08 and 14,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.97, 36,970.08 and 14,853 is: 20,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.97 : 36,970.08 = 14,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.97/36,970.08 = 14,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.97x = 36,970.08 × 14,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.97x = 549,116,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,116,598.24/26,789.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.10

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