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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.16, 36,505.62 and 14,516.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.16, 36,505.62 and 14,516.73 is: 20,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.16 : 36,505.62 = 14,516.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.16/36,505.62 = 14,516.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.16x = 36,505.62 × 14,516.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.16x = 529,942,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,942,229.02/26,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.23

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