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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.64, 36,994.25 and 14,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.64, 36,994.25 and 14,871.74 is: 20,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.64 : 36,994.25 = 14,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.64/36,994.25 = 14,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.64x = 36,994.25 × 14,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.64x = 550,168,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,168,719.70/26,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.07

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