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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.96, 36,769.59 and 14,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.96, 36,769.59 and 14,707.74 is: 20,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.96 : 36,769.59 = 14,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.96/36,769.59 = 14,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.96x = 36,769.59 × 14,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.96x = 540,797,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,797,569.63/26,643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.19

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