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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.22, 36,711.96 and 14,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.22, 36,711.96 and 14,667.68 is: 20,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.22 : 36,711.96 = 14,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.22/36,711.96 = 14,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.22x = 36,711.96 × 14,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.22x = 538,479,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,479,281.45/26,603.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.13

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