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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.69, 36,714.33 and 14,667.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.69, 36,714.33 and 14,667.99 is: 20,241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.69 : 36,714.33 = 14,667.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.69/36,714.33 = 14,667.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.69x = 36,714.33 × 14,667.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.69x = 538,525,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,525,425.30/26,604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.75

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