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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.73, 36,122.08 and 14,998.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.73, 36,122.08 and 14,998.89 is: 20,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.73 : 36,122.08 = 14,998.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.73/36,122.08 = 14,998.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.73x = 36,122.08 × 14,998.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.73x = 541,791,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,791,104.49/26,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.01

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