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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.75, 36,196.41 and 14,897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.75, 36,196.41 and 14,897.55 is: 20,559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.75 : 36,196.41 = 14,897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.75/36,196.41 = 14,897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.75x = 36,196.41 × 14,897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.75x = 539,237,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,237,827.80/26,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.04

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