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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,634.51, 36,755.53 and 14,697.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,634.51, 36,755.53 and 14,697.74 is: 20,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,634.51 : 36,755.53 = 14,697.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,634.51/36,755.53 = 14,697.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,634.51x = 36,755.53 × 14,697.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,634.51x = 540,223,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,223,223.50/26,634.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.83

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