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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,516.94, 36,593.58 and 14,417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,516.94, 36,593.58 and 14,417.43 is: 19,896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,516.94 : 36,593.58 = 14,417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,516.94/36,593.58 = 14,417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,516.94x = 36,593.58 × 14,417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,516.94x = 527,585,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,585,378.10/26,516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.16

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