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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.77, 36,715.14 and 14,669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.77, 36,715.14 and 14,669.73 is: 20,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.77 : 36,715.14 = 14,669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.77/36,715.14 = 14,669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.77x = 36,715.14 × 14,669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.77x = 538,601,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,601,190.71/26,606.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.01

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