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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.99, 36,754.88 and 14,697.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.99, 36,754.88 and 14,697.33 is: 20,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.99 : 36,754.88 = 14,697.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.99/36,754.88 = 14,697.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.99x = 36,754.88 × 14,697.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.99x = 540,198,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,198,526.98/26,633.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.30

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