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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.64, 36,740.52 and 14,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.64, 36,740.52 and 14,687.72 is: 20,269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.64 : 36,740.52 = 14,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.64/36,740.52 = 14,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.64x = 36,740.52 × 14,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.64x = 539,634,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,634,470.41/26,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.00

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