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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.63, 36,464.14 and 14,487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.63, 36,464.14 and 14,487.02 is: 19,991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.63 : 36,464.14 = 14,487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.63/36,464.14 = 14,487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.63x = 36,464.14 × 14,487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.63x = 528,256,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,256,470.71/26,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.82

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