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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.63, 36,464.06 and 14,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.63, 36,464.06 and 14,486.96 is: 19,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.63 : 36,464.06 = 14,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.63/36,464.06 = 14,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.63x = 36,464.06 × 14,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.63x = 528,253,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,253,123.90/26,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.70

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