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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.76, 36,697.74 and 14,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.76, 36,697.74 and 14,656.44 is: 20,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.76 : 36,697.74 = 14,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.76/36,697.74 = 14,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.76x = 36,697.74 × 14,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.76x = 537,858,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,858,224.45/26,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.98

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