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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.17, 36,115.79 and 14,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.17, 36,115.79 and 14,994.33 is: 20,692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.17 : 36,115.79 = 14,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.17/36,115.79 = 14,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.17x = 36,115.79 × 14,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.17x = 541,531,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,531,998.50/26,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.72

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