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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.06, 36,220.95 and 14,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.06, 36,220.95 and 14,916.04 is: 20,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.06 : 36,220.95 = 14,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.06/36,220.95 = 14,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.06x = 36,220.95 × 14,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.06x = 540,273,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,273,139.04/26,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.36

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