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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.54, 36,221.67 and 14,916.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.54, 36,221.67 and 14,916.54 is: 20,584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.54 : 36,221.67 = 14,916.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.54/36,221.67 = 14,916.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.54x = 36,221.67 × 14,916.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.54x = 540,301,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,301,989.42/26,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.08

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