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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.68, 36,983.04 and 14,864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.68, 36,983.04 and 14,864.76 is: 20,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.68 : 36,983.04 = 14,864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.68/36,983.04 = 14,864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.68x = 36,983.04 × 14,864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.68x = 549,744,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,744,013.67/26,797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.61

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