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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.76, 36,575.20 and 14,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.76, 36,575.20 and 14,567 is: 20,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.76 : 36,575.20 = 14,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.76/36,575.20 = 14,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.76x = 36,575.20 × 14,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.76x = 532,790,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,790,938.40/26,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,102.47

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