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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.89, 36,983.76 and 14,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.89, 36,983.76 and 14,865 is: 20,513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.89 : 36,983.76 = 14,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.89/36,983.76 = 14,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.89x = 36,983.76 × 14,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.89x = 549,763,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,763,592.40/26,799.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.65

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