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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.72, 36,171.54 and 14,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.72, 36,171.54 and 14,886.04 is: 20,537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.72 : 36,171.54 = 14,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.72/36,171.54 = 14,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.72x = 36,171.54 × 14,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.72x = 538,450,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,450,991.30/26,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.67

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