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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.99, 36,506.41 and 14,517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.99, 36,506.41 and 14,517.53 is: 20,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.99 : 36,506.41 = 14,517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.99/36,506.41 = 14,517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.99x = 36,506.41 × 14,517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.99x = 529,982,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,982,820.44/26,453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.13

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