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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.24, 36,996.31 and 14,873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.24, 36,996.31 and 14,873.51 is: 20,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.24 : 36,996.31 = 14,873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.24/36,996.31 = 14,873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.24x = 36,996.31 × 14,873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.24x = 550,264,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,264,986.75/26,807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.73

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