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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.65, 36,658.53 and 14,625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.65, 36,658.53 and 14,625.87 is: 20,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.65 : 36,658.53 = 14,625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.65/36,658.53 = 14,625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.65x = 36,658.53 × 14,625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.65x = 536,162,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,162,894.17/26,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.08

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