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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.71, 36,722.07 and 14,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.71, 36,722.07 and 14,673.84 is: 20,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.71 : 36,722.07 = 14,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.71/36,722.07 = 14,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.71x = 36,722.07 × 14,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.71x = 538,853,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,853,779.65/26,610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.51

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