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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.44, 36,120.96 and 14,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.44, 36,120.96 and 14,999.04 is: 20,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.44 : 36,120.96 = 14,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.44/36,120.96 = 14,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.44x = 36,120.96 × 14,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.44x = 541,779,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,779,723.88/26,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.60

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