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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.17, 36,644.44 and 14,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.17, 36,644.44 and 14,617.24 is: 20,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.17 : 36,644.44 = 14,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.17/36,644.44 = 14,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.17x = 36,644.44 × 14,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.17x = 535,640,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,640,574.15/26,554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.62

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