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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.42, 36,228.34 and 14,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.42, 36,228.34 and 14,923.54 is: 20,598.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.42 : 36,228.34 = 14,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.42/36,228.34 = 14,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.42x = 36,228.34 × 14,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.42x = 540,655,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,655,103.09/26,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.41

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