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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.54, 36,740.28 and 14,687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.54, 36,740.28 and 14,687.38 is: 20,268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.54 : 36,740.28 = 14,687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.54/36,740.28 = 14,687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.54x = 36,740.28 × 14,687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.54x = 539,618,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,618,453.67/26,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.47

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