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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.23, 36,986.49 and 14,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.23, 36,986.49 and 14,865.30 is: 20,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.23 : 36,986.49 = 14,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.23/36,986.49 = 14,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.23x = 36,986.49 × 14,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.23x = 549,815,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,815,269.80/26,802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.79

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