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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.68, 36,232.23 and 14,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.68, 36,232.23 and 14,926.73 is: 20,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.68 : 36,232.23 = 14,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.68/36,232.23 = 14,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.68x = 36,232.23 × 14,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.68x = 540,828,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,828,607.26/26,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.11

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