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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.56, 36,795.13 and 14,563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.56, 36,795.13 and 14,563.64 is: 20,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.56 : 36,795.13 = 14,563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.56/36,795.13 = 14,563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.56x = 36,795.13 × 14,563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.56x = 535,871,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,871,082.65/26,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.51

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