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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.67, 36,586.08 and 14,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.67, 36,586.08 and 14,573.72 is: 20,110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.67 : 36,586.08 = 14,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.67/36,586.08 = 14,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.67x = 36,586.08 × 14,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.67x = 533,195,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,195,102.89/26,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.95

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