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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.67, 36,857.31 and 14,771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.67, 36,857.31 and 14,771.75 is: 20,384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.67 : 36,857.31 = 14,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.67/36,857.31 = 14,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.67x = 36,857.31 × 14,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.67x = 544,446,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,446,784.71/26,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.65

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