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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.47, 36,781.93 and 14,716.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.47, 36,781.93 and 14,716.83 is: 20,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.47 : 36,781.93 = 14,716.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.47/36,781.93 = 14,716.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.47x = 36,781.93 × 14,716.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.47x = 541,313,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,313,410.88/26,653.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.30

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