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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.70, 36,997.67 and 14,873.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.70, 36,997.67 and 14,873.88 is: 20,528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.70 : 36,997.67 = 14,873.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.70/36,997.67 = 14,873.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.70x = 36,997.67 × 14,873.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.70x = 550,298,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,298,903.86/26,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.41

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