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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.62, 36,710.94 and 14,665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.62, 36,710.94 and 14,665.68 is: 20,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.62 : 36,710.94 = 14,665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.62/36,710.94 = 14,665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.62x = 36,710.94 × 14,665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.62x = 538,390,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,390,898.54/26,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.27

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