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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.20, 36,714.72 and 14,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.20, 36,714.72 and 14,669.68 is: 20,243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.20 : 36,714.72 = 14,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.20/36,714.72 = 14,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.20x = 36,714.72 × 14,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.20x = 538,593,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,593,193.69/26,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.91

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