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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.59, 36,663.80 and 14,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.59, 36,663.80 and 14,925.76 is: 20,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.59 : 36,663.80 = 14,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.59/36,663.80 = 14,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.59x = 36,663.80 × 14,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.59x = 547,235,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,235,079.49/26,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.62

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