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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.91, 36,782.15 and 14,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.91, 36,782.15 and 14,717.37 is: 20,309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.91 : 36,782.15 = 14,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.91/36,782.15 = 14,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.91x = 36,782.15 × 14,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.91x = 541,336,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,336,554.63/26,653.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.84

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