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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,684.24, 36,823.95 and 14,747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,684.24, 36,823.95 and 14,747.59 is: 20,351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,684.24 : 36,823.95 = 14,747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,684.24/36,823.95 = 14,747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,684.24x = 36,823.95 × 14,747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,684.24x = 543,064,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,064,355.68/26,684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.51

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