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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.25, 36,971.83 and 14,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.25, 36,971.83 and 14,853.44 is: 20,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.25 : 36,971.83 = 14,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.25/36,971.83 = 14,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.25x = 36,971.83 × 14,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.25x = 549,158,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,158,858.60/26,793.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.16

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