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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.34, 36,715.64 and 14,667.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.34, 36,715.64 and 14,667.65 is: 20,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.34 : 36,715.64 = 14,667.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.34/36,715.64 = 14,667.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.34x = 36,715.64 × 14,667.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.34x = 538,532,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,532,175.50/26,604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.27

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