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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.84, 36,157.22 and 14,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.84, 36,157.22 and 14,868.76 is: 20,517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.84 : 36,157.22 = 14,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.84/36,157.22 = 14,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.84x = 36,157.22 × 14,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.84x = 537,613,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,613,026.45/26,202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.36

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