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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,560.76, 36,655.17 and 14,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,560.76, 36,655.17 and 14,623.97 is: 20,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,560.76 : 36,655.17 = 14,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,560.76/36,655.17 = 14,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,560.76x = 36,655.17 × 14,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,560.76x = 536,044,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,044,106.42/26,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.81

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