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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.67, 36,696.51 and 14,654.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.67, 36,696.51 and 14,654.97 is: 20,223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.67 : 36,696.51 = 14,654.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.67/36,696.51 = 14,654.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.67x = 36,696.51 × 14,654.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.67x = 537,786,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,786,253.15/26,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.86

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