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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.63, 36,230.97 and 14,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.63, 36,230.97 and 14,925.04 is: 20,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.63 : 36,230.97 = 14,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.63/36,230.97 = 14,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.63x = 36,230.97 × 14,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.63x = 540,748,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,748,676.49/26,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.10

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