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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.38, 36,713.22 and 14,667.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.38, 36,713.22 and 14,667.22 is: 20,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.38 : 36,713.22 = 14,667.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.38/36,713.22 = 14,667.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.38x = 36,713.22 × 14,667.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.38x = 538,480,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,480,874.65/26,603.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.07

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