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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.62, 36,464.32 and 14,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.62, 36,464.32 and 14,487.16 is: 19,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.62 : 36,464.32 = 14,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.62/36,464.32 = 14,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.62x = 36,464.32 × 14,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.62x = 528,264,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,264,438.13/26,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.13

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