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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.81, 36,863.25 and 14,776.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.81, 36,863.25 and 14,776.53 is: 20,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.81 : 36,863.25 = 14,776.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.81/36,863.25 = 14,776.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.81x = 36,863.25 × 14,776.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.81x = 544,710,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,710,808.99/26,714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.84

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