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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.90, 36,706.39 and 14,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.90, 36,706.39 and 14,663.22 is: 20,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.90 : 36,706.39 = 14,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.90/36,706.39 = 14,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.90x = 36,706.39 × 14,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.90x = 538,233,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,233,871.98/26,599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.43

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