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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.87, 36,669.47 and 14,634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.87, 36,669.47 and 14,634.21 is: 20,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.87 : 36,669.47 = 14,634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.87/36,669.47 = 14,634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.87x = 36,669.47 × 14,634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.87x = 536,628,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,628,664.96/26,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.12

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