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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.10, 36,230.18 and 14,923.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.10, 36,230.18 and 14,923.07 is: 20,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.10 : 36,230.18 = 14,923.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.10/36,230.18 = 14,923.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.10x = 36,230.18 × 14,923.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.10x = 540,665,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,665,331.10/26,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.35

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