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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.99, 36,229.70 and 14,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.99, 36,229.70 and 14,924.72 is: 20,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.99 : 36,229.70 = 14,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.99/36,229.70 = 14,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.99x = 36,229.70 × 14,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.99x = 540,718,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,718,256.07/26,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.66

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