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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.66, 36,573.75 and 14,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.66, 36,573.75 and 14,567.22 is: 20,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.66 : 36,573.75 = 14,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.66/36,573.75 = 14,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.66x = 36,573.75 × 14,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.66x = 532,777,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,777,862.48/26,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,102.81

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