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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.61, 36,673.23 and 14,636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.61, 36,673.23 and 14,636.94 is: 20,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.61 : 36,673.23 = 14,636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.61/36,673.23 = 14,636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.61x = 36,673.23 × 14,636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.61x = 536,783,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,783,867.12/26,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.89

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