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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.94, 36,658.23 and 14,627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.94, 36,658.23 and 14,627.25 is: 20,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.94 : 36,658.23 = 14,627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.94/36,658.23 = 14,627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.94x = 36,658.23 × 14,627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.94x = 536,209,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,209,094.77/26,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.60

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