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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,790.83, 36,971.17 and 14,854.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,790.83, 36,971.17 and 14,854.17 is: 20,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,790.83 : 36,971.17 = 14,854.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,790.83/36,971.17 = 14,854.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,790.83x = 36,971.17 × 14,854.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,790.83x = 549,175,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,175,970.01/26,790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.65

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