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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.83, 36,713.57 and 14,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.83, 36,713.57 and 14,666.15 is: 20,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.83 : 36,713.57 = 14,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.83/36,713.57 = 14,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.83x = 36,713.57 × 14,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.83x = 538,446,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,446,743.11/26,602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.20

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