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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.50, 36,823.97 and 14,747.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.50, 36,823.97 and 14,747.61 is: 20,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.50 : 36,823.97 = 14,747.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.50/36,823.97 = 14,747.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.50x = 36,823.97 × 14,747.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.50x = 543,065,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,065,474.47/26,683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.11

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