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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.06, 36,198.21 and 14,899.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.06, 36,198.21 and 14,899.90 is: 20,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.06 : 36,198.21 = 14,899.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.06/36,198.21 = 14,899.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.06x = 36,198.21 × 14,899.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.06x = 539,349,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,349,709.18/26,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.28

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