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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.90, 36,740.99 and 14,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.90, 36,740.99 and 14,687.24 is: 20,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.90 : 36,740.99 = 14,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.90/36,740.99 = 14,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.90x = 36,740.99 × 14,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.90x = 539,623,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,623,737.97/26,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.40

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