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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.34, 36,228.83 and 14,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.34, 36,228.83 and 14,924.07 is: 20,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.34 : 36,228.83 = 14,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.34/36,228.83 = 14,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.34x = 36,228.83 × 14,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.34x = 540,681,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,681,727.15/26,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.78

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