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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.91, 36,573.60 and 14,565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.91, 36,573.60 and 14,565.99 is: 20,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.91 : 36,573.60 = 14,565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.91/36,573.60 = 14,565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.91x = 36,573.60 × 14,565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.91x = 532,730,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,730,774.39/26,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.84

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