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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.96, 36,923.84 and 14,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.96, 36,923.84 and 14,657.60 is: 20,227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.96 : 36,923.84 = 14,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.96/36,923.84 = 14,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.96x = 36,923.84 × 14,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.96x = 541,214,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,214,913.83/26,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.82

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