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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.65, 36,823.43 and 14,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.65, 36,823.43 and 14,746.88 is: 20,350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.65 : 36,823.43 = 14,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.65/36,823.43 = 14,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.65x = 36,823.43 × 14,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.65x = 543,030,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,030,629.66/26,683.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.69

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