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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.68, 36,465.60 and 14,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.68, 36,465.60 and 14,487.04 is: 19,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.68 : 36,465.60 = 14,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.68/36,465.60 = 14,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.68x = 36,465.60 × 14,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.68x = 528,278,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,278,605.82/26,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.62

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