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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.66, 36,706.40 and 14,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.66, 36,706.40 and 14,660.96 is: 20,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.66 : 36,706.40 = 14,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.66/36,706.40 = 14,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.66x = 36,706.40 × 14,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.66x = 538,151,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,151,190.56/26,597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.03

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