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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.41, 36,506.76 and 14,517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.41, 36,506.76 and 14,517.17 is: 20,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.41 : 36,506.76 = 14,517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.41/36,506.76 = 14,517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.41x = 36,506.76 × 14,517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.41x = 529,974,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,974,877.90/26,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.28

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