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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,583.58, 36,686.28 and 14,647.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,583.58, 36,686.28 and 14,647.83 is: 20,214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,583.58 : 36,686.28 = 14,647.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,583.58/36,686.28 = 14,647.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,583.58x = 36,686.28 × 14,647.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,583.58x = 537,374,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,374,392.77/26,583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.52

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