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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.98, 36,173.55 and 14,884.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.98, 36,173.55 and 14,884.18 is: 20,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.98 : 36,173.55 = 14,884.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.98/36,173.55 = 14,884.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.98x = 36,173.55 × 14,884.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.98x = 538,413,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,413,629.44/26,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.88

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