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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.55, 36,116.31 and 14,994.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.55, 36,116.31 and 14,994.71 is: 20,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.55 : 36,116.31 = 14,994.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.55/36,116.31 = 14,994.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.55x = 36,116.31 × 14,994.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.55x = 541,553,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,553,414.14/26,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.24

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