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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.87, 36,670.85 and 14,635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.87, 36,670.85 and 14,635.21 is: 20,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.87 : 36,670.85 = 14,635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.87/36,670.85 = 14,635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.87x = 36,670.85 × 14,635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.87x = 536,685,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,685,590.63/26,571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.51

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