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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.91, 36,507.45 and 14,517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.91, 36,507.45 and 14,517.67 is: 20,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.91 : 36,507.45 = 14,517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.91/36,507.45 = 14,517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.91x = 36,507.45 × 14,517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.91x = 530,003,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,003,166.62/26,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.97

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