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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.56, 36,220.26 and 14,915.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.56, 36,220.26 and 14,915.54 is: 20,582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.56 : 36,220.26 = 14,915.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.56/36,220.26 = 14,915.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.56x = 36,220.26 × 14,915.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.56x = 540,244,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,244,736.84/26,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.67

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