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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,684.27, 36,823.73 and 14,747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,684.27, 36,823.73 and 14,747.34 is: 20,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,684.27 : 36,823.73 = 14,747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,684.27/36,823.73 = 14,747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,684.27x = 36,823.73 × 14,747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,684.27x = 543,051,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,051,992.64/26,684.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.02

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