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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.53, 36,994.50 and 14,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.53, 36,994.50 and 14,871.60 is: 20,522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.53 : 36,994.50 = 14,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.53/36,994.50 = 14,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.53x = 36,994.50 × 14,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.53x = 550,167,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,167,406.20/26,808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.11

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