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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.23, 36,713.94 and 14,667.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.23, 36,713.94 and 14,667.33 is: 20,240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.23 : 36,713.94 = 14,667.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.23/36,713.94 = 14,667.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.23x = 36,713.94 × 14,667.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.23x = 538,495,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,495,473.58/26,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.98

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