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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.65, 36,782.13 and 14,717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.65, 36,782.13 and 14,717.07 is: 20,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.65 : 36,782.13 = 14,717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.65/36,782.13 = 14,717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.65x = 36,782.13 × 14,717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.65x = 541,325,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,325,181.96/26,653.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.61

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