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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.20, 36,947.23 and 14,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.20, 36,947.23 and 14,836.74 is: 20,474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.20 : 36,947.23 = 14,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.20/36,947.23 = 14,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.20x = 36,947.23 × 14,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.20x = 548,176,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,176,260.49/26,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.81

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