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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.94, 36,865.35 and 14,777.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.94, 36,865.35 and 14,777.69 is: 20,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.94 : 36,865.35 = 14,777.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.94/36,865.35 = 14,777.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.94x = 36,865.35 × 14,777.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.94x = 544,784,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,784,529.71/26,713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.27

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