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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.83, 36,754.89 and 14,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.83, 36,754.89 and 14,697.60 is: 20,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.83 : 36,754.89 = 14,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.83/36,754.89 = 14,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.83x = 36,754.89 × 14,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.83x = 540,208,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,208,487.49/26,633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.79

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