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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.68, 36,854.10 and 14,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.68, 36,854.10 and 14,606.96 is: 20,157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.68 : 36,854.10 = 14,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.68/36,854.10 = 14,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.68x = 36,854.10 × 14,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.68x = 538,326,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,326,456.67/26,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.00

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