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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.96, 36,983.39 and 14,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.96, 36,983.39 and 14,863.04 is: 20,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.96 : 36,983.39 = 14,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.96/36,983.39 = 14,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.96x = 36,983.39 × 14,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.96x = 549,685,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,685,692.39/26,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.69

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