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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.80, 36,644.24 and 14,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.80, 36,644.24 and 14,617.14 is: 20,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.80 : 36,644.24 = 14,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.80/36,644.24 = 14,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.80x = 36,644.24 × 14,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.80x = 535,633,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,633,885.40/26,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.65

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