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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.82, 36,673.53 and 14,637.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.82, 36,673.53 and 14,637.15 is: 20,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.82 : 36,673.53 = 14,637.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.82/36,673.53 = 14,637.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.82x = 36,673.53 × 14,637.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.82x = 536,795,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,795,886.45/26,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.18

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