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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.98, 36,224.19 and 14,916.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.98, 36,224.19 and 14,916.69 is: 20,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.98 : 36,224.19 = 14,916.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.98/36,224.19 = 14,916.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.98x = 36,224.19 × 14,916.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.98x = 540,345,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,345,012.73/26,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.37

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