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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.24, 36,997.69 and 14,874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.24, 36,997.69 and 14,874.51 is: 20,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.24 : 36,997.69 = 14,874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.24/36,997.69 = 14,874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.24x = 36,997.69 × 14,874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.24x = 550,322,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,322,509.88/26,808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.11

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