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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.22, 36,221.65 and 14,917.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.22, 36,221.65 and 14,917.52 is: 20,585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.22 : 36,221.65 = 14,917.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.22/36,221.65 = 14,917.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.22x = 36,221.65 × 14,917.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.22x = 540,337,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,337,241.57/26,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.67

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