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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.86, 36,989.55 and 14,867.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.86, 36,989.55 and 14,867.97 is: 20,517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.86 : 36,989.55 = 14,867.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.86/36,989.55 = 14,867.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.86x = 36,989.55 × 14,867.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.86x = 549,959,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,959,519.71/26,803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.92

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