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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.67, 36,855.81 and 14,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.67, 36,855.81 and 14,772.06 is: 20,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.67 : 36,855.81 = 14,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.67/36,855.81 = 14,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.67x = 36,855.81 × 14,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.67x = 544,436,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,436,236.67/26,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.25

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