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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.09, 36,753.89 and 14,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.09, 36,753.89 and 14,697.23 is: 20,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.09 : 36,753.89 = 14,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.09/36,753.89 = 14,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.09x = 36,753.89 × 14,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.09x = 540,180,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,180,374.72/26,633.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.30

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