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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.78, 36,986.90 and 14,867.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.78, 36,986.90 and 14,867.23 is: 20,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.78 : 36,986.90 = 14,867.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.78/36,986.90 = 14,867.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.78x = 36,986.90 × 14,867.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.78x = 549,892,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,892,749.29/26,802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,516.26

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