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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.67, 36,573.51 and 14,567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.67, 36,573.51 and 14,567.01 is: 20,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.67 : 36,573.51 = 14,567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.67/36,573.51 = 14,567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.67x = 36,573.51 × 14,567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.67x = 532,766,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,766,685.91/26,503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.62

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