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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.72, 36,713.38 and 14,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.72, 36,713.38 and 14,667.48 is: 20,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.72 : 36,713.38 = 14,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.72/36,713.38 = 14,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.72x = 36,713.38 × 14,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.72x = 538,492,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,492,766.88/26,603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.26

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