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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514.53, 36,589.96 and 14,577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514.53, 36,589.96 and 14,577.83 is: 20,117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514.53 : 36,589.96 = 14,577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514.53/36,589.96 = 14,577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514.53x = 36,589.96 × 14,577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514.53x = 533,402,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,402,216.59/26,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,117.36

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