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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.02, 36,707.72 and 14,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.02, 36,707.72 and 14,663.70 is: 20,234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.02 : 36,707.72 = 14,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.02/36,707.72 = 14,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.02x = 36,707.72 × 14,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.02x = 538,270,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,270,993.76/26,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.98

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