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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.83, 36,232.45 and 14,926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.83, 36,232.45 and 14,926.89 is: 20,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.83 : 36,232.45 = 14,926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.83/36,232.45 = 14,926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.83x = 36,232.45 × 14,926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.83x = 540,837,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,837,894.13/26,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.34

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