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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.63, 36,702.23 and 14,659.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.63, 36,702.23 and 14,659.43 is: 20,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.63 : 36,702.23 = 14,659.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.63/36,702.23 = 14,659.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.63x = 36,702.23 × 14,659.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.63x = 538,033,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,033,514.72/26,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.15

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