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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.71, 36,713.80 and 14,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.71, 36,713.80 and 14,667.83 is: 20,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.71 : 36,713.80 = 14,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.71/36,713.80 = 14,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.71x = 36,713.80 × 14,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.71x = 538,511,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,511,832.17/26,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.23

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