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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.09, 36,221.13 and 14,917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.09, 36,221.13 and 14,917.30 is: 20,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.09 : 36,221.13 = 14,917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.09/36,221.13 = 14,917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.09x = 36,221.13 × 14,917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.09x = 540,321,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,321,462.55/26,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.17

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