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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.36, 36,230.96 and 14,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.36, 36,230.96 and 14,923.28 is: 20,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.36 : 36,230.96 = 14,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.36/36,230.96 = 14,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.36x = 36,230.96 × 14,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.36x = 540,684,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,684,876.63/26,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.31

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