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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.22, 36,792.09 and 14,725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.22, 36,792.09 and 14,725.85 is: 20,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.22 : 36,792.09 = 14,725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.22/36,792.09 = 14,725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.22x = 36,792.09 × 14,725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.22x = 541,794,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,794,614.57/26,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.92

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