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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.67, 36,783.72 and 14,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.67, 36,783.72 and 14,717.97 is: 20,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.67 : 36,783.72 = 14,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.67/36,783.72 = 14,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.67x = 36,783.72 × 14,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.67x = 541,381,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,381,687.45/26,654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.95

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