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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.70, 36,947.92 and 14,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.70, 36,947.92 and 14,837.23 is: 20,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.70 : 36,947.92 = 14,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.70/36,947.92 = 14,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.70x = 36,947.92 × 14,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.70x = 548,204,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,204,787.06/26,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.50

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