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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,509.76, 36,583.48 and 14,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,509.76, 36,583.48 and 14,573 is: 20,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,509.76 : 36,583.48 = 14,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,509.76/36,583.48 = 14,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,509.76x = 36,583.48 × 14,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,509.76x = 533,131,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,131,054.04/26,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.75

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