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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.16, 36,693.76 and 14,653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.16, 36,693.76 and 14,653.64 is: 20,223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.16 : 36,693.76 = 14,653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.16/36,693.76 = 14,653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.16x = 36,693.76 × 14,653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.16x = 537,697,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,697,149.29/26,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.18

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