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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.76, 36,656.55 and 14,627.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.76, 36,656.55 and 14,627.39 is: 20,184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.76 : 36,656.55 = 14,627.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.76/36,656.55 = 14,627.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.76x = 36,656.55 × 14,627.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.76x = 536,189,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,189,469.62/26,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.24

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