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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.43, 36,710.23 and 14,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.43, 36,710.23 and 14,665.20 is: 20,238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.43 : 36,710.23 = 14,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.43/36,710.23 = 14,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.43x = 36,710.23 × 14,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.43x = 538,362,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,362,924.66/26,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.12

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