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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.83, 36,198.54 and 14,746.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.83, 36,198.54 and 14,746.47 is: 20,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.83 : 36,198.54 = 14,746.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.83/36,198.54 = 14,746.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.83x = 36,198.54 × 14,746.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.83x = 533,800,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,800,684.15/26,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.80

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