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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.16, 36,788.27 and 14,723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.16, 36,788.27 and 14,723.54 is: 20,317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.16 : 36,788.27 = 14,723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.16/36,788.27 = 14,723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.16x = 36,788.27 × 14,723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.16x = 541,653,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,653,307.32/26,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.72

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