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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.61, 36,505.88 and 14,517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.61, 36,505.88 and 14,517.15 is: 20,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.61 : 36,505.88 = 14,517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.61/36,505.88 = 14,517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.61x = 36,505.88 × 14,517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.61x = 529,961,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,961,263.26/26,453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.61

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