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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.83, 36,507.34 and 14,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.83, 36,507.34 and 14,517.59 is: 20,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.83 : 36,507.34 = 14,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.83/36,507.34 = 14,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.83x = 36,507.34 × 14,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.83x = 529,998,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,998,649.08/26,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.86

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