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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.78, 36,713.48 and 14,667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.78, 36,713.48 and 14,667.56 is: 20,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.78 : 36,713.48 = 14,667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.78/36,713.48 = 14,667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.78x = 36,713.48 × 14,667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.78x = 538,497,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,497,170.71/26,603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.38

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