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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.17, 36,706.16 and 14,662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.17, 36,706.16 and 14,662.56 is: 20,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.17 : 36,706.16 = 14,662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.17/36,706.16 = 14,662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.17x = 36,706.16 × 14,662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.17x = 538,206,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,206,200.06/26,599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.95

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