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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.51, 36,947 and 14,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.51, 36,947 and 14,673.90 is: 20,249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.51 : 36,947 = 14,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.51/36,947 = 14,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.51x = 36,947 × 14,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.51x = 542,156,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,156,583.30/26,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.74

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