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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.14, 36,694.64 and 14,653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.14, 36,694.64 and 14,653.91 is: 20,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.14 : 36,694.64 = 14,653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.14/36,694.64 = 14,653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.14x = 36,694.64 × 14,653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.14x = 537,719,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,719,695.30/26,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.52

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