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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.05, 36,713.83 and 14,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.05, 36,713.83 and 14,667.83 is: 20,241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.05 : 36,713.83 = 14,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.05/36,713.83 = 14,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.05x = 36,713.83 × 14,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.05x = 538,512,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,512,409.80/26,604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.75

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