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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.16, 36,507 and 14,517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.16, 36,507 and 14,517.73 is: 20,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.16 : 36,507 = 14,517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.16/36,507 = 14,517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.16x = 36,507 × 14,517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.16x = 529,998,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,998,769.11/26,454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.61

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