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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.76, 36,646.89 and 14,617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.76, 36,646.89 and 14,617.97 is: 20,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.76 : 36,646.89 = 14,617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.76/36,646.89 = 14,617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.76x = 36,646.89 × 14,617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.76x = 535,703,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,703,138.61/26,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.53

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