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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.06, 36,713.87 and 14,667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.06, 36,713.87 and 14,667.85 is: 20,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.06 : 36,713.87 = 14,667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.06/36,713.87 = 14,667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.06x = 36,713.87 × 14,667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.06x = 538,513,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,513,464.74/26,604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.78

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