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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.74, 36,698.22 and 14,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.74, 36,698.22 and 14,655.06 is: 20,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.74 : 36,698.22 = 14,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.74/36,698.22 = 14,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.74x = 36,698.22 × 14,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.74x = 537,814,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,814,615.99/26,591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.88

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