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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.73, 36,713.25 and 14,666.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.73, 36,713.25 and 14,666.83 is: 20,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.73 : 36,713.25 = 14,666.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.73/36,713.25 = 14,666.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.73x = 36,713.25 × 14,666.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.73x = 538,466,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,466,996.50/26,603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.28

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