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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.43, 36,990.09 and 14,867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.43, 36,990.09 and 14,867.85 is: 20,517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.43 : 36,990.09 = 14,867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.43/36,990.09 = 14,867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.43x = 36,990.09 × 14,867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.43x = 549,963,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,963,109.61/26,804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.62

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