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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.24, 36,714.09 and 14,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.24, 36,714.09 and 14,668.02 is: 20,242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.24 : 36,714.09 = 14,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.24/36,714.09 = 14,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.24x = 36,714.09 × 14,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.24x = 538,523,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,523,006.40/26,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.00

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