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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,754.96, 36,922.41 and 14,655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,754.96, 36,922.41 and 14,655.96 is: 20,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,754.96 : 36,922.41 = 14,655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,754.96/36,922.41 = 14,655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,754.96x = 36,922.41 × 14,655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,754.96x = 541,133,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,133,364.06/26,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.53

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