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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.83, 36,709.26 and 14,663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.83, 36,709.26 and 14,663.91 is: 20,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.83 : 36,709.26 = 14,663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.83/36,709.26 = 14,663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.83x = 36,709.26 × 14,663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.83x = 538,301,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,301,193.03/26,600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.25

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