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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.28, 36,247.37 and 14,939.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.28, 36,247.37 and 14,939.53 is: 20,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.28 : 36,247.37 = 14,939.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.28/36,247.37 = 14,939.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.28x = 36,247.37 × 14,939.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.28x = 541,518,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,518,506.22/26,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.71

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