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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.83, 36,714.95 and 14,667.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.83, 36,714.95 and 14,667.15 is: 20,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.83 : 36,714.95 = 14,667.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.83/36,714.95 = 14,667.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.83x = 36,714.95 × 14,667.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.83x = 538,503,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,503,678.89/26,603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.58

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