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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.24, 36,121.39 and 14,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.24, 36,121.39 and 14,998.40 is: 20,698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.24 : 36,121.39 = 14,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.24/36,121.39 = 14,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.24x = 36,121.39 × 14,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.24x = 541,762,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,762,875.17/26,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.33

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