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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.98, 36,989.76 and 14,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.98, 36,989.76 and 14,867.52 is: 20,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.98 : 36,989.76 = 14,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.98/36,989.76 = 14,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.98x = 36,989.76 × 14,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.98x = 549,945,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,945,996.60/26,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.33

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