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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.89, 36,199.57 and 14,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.89, 36,199.57 and 14,903.25 is: 20,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.89 : 36,199.57 = 14,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.89/36,199.57 = 14,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.89x = 36,199.57 × 14,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.89x = 539,491,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,491,241.60/26,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.67

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