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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.98, 36,225.28 and 14,919.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.98, 36,225.28 and 14,919.17 is: 20,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.98 : 36,225.28 = 14,919.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.98/36,225.28 = 14,919.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.98x = 36,225.28 × 14,919.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.98x = 540,451,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,451,110.62/26,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.20

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