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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.98, 36,172.17 and 14,883.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.98, 36,172.17 and 14,883.18 is: 20,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.98 : 36,172.17 = 14,883.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.98/36,172.17 = 14,883.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.98x = 36,172.17 × 14,883.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.98x = 538,356,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,356,781.45/26,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.50

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