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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.94, 36,191.40 and 14,893.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.94, 36,191.40 and 14,893.85 is: 20,554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.94 : 36,191.40 = 14,893.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.94/36,191.40 = 14,893.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.94x = 36,191.40 × 14,893.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.94x = 539,029,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,029,282.89/26,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.07

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