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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,583.67, 36,684.09 and 14,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,583.67, 36,684.09 and 14,646.76 is: 20,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,583.67 : 36,684.09 = 14,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,583.67/36,684.09 = 14,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,583.67x = 36,684.09 × 14,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,583.67x = 537,303,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,303,062.05/26,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.77

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