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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.71, 36,507.17 and 14,517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.71, 36,507.17 and 14,517.47 is: 20,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.71 : 36,507.17 = 14,517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.71/36,507.17 = 14,517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.71x = 36,507.17 × 14,517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.71x = 529,991,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,991,581.40/26,453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.68

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