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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.53, 36,714.51 and 14,667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.53, 36,714.51 and 14,667.56 is: 20,241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.53 : 36,714.51 = 14,667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.53/36,714.51 = 14,667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.53x = 36,714.51 × 14,667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.53x = 538,512,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,512,094.72/26,604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.37

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