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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.65, 36,783.18 and 14,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.65, 36,783.18 and 14,717.72 is: 20,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.65 : 36,783.18 = 14,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.65/36,783.18 = 14,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.65x = 36,783.18 × 14,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.65x = 541,364,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,364,635.91/26,654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.33

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