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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,587.76, 36,691.88 and 14,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,587.76, 36,691.88 and 14,651.87 is: 20,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,587.76 : 36,691.88 = 14,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,587.76/36,691.88 = 14,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,587.76x = 36,691.88 × 14,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,587.76x = 537,604,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,604,472.36/26,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.00

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