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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.03, 36,993.99 and 14,871.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.03, 36,993.99 and 14,871.21 is: 20,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.03 : 36,993.99 = 14,871.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.03/36,993.99 = 14,871.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.03x = 36,993.99 × 14,871.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.03x = 550,145,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,145,394.03/26,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.73

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