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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.83, 36,720.47 and 14,671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.83, 36,720.47 and 14,671.15 is: 20,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.83 : 36,720.47 = 14,671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.83/36,720.47 = 14,671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.83x = 36,720.47 × 14,671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.83x = 538,731,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,731,523.44/26,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.10

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