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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.83, 36,782.34 and 14,717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.83, 36,782.34 and 14,717.19 is: 20,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.83 : 36,782.34 = 14,717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.83/36,782.34 = 14,717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.83x = 36,782.34 × 14,717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.83x = 541,332,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,332,686.42/26,653.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.75

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