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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.97, 36,715.07 and 14,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.97, 36,715.07 and 14,667.24 is: 20,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.97 : 36,715.07 = 14,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.97/36,715.07 = 14,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.97x = 36,715.07 × 14,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.97x = 538,508,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,508,917.66/26,603.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.68

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