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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.04, 36,257.80 and 14,943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.04, 36,257.80 and 14,943.56 is: 20,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.04 : 36,257.80 = 14,943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.04/36,257.80 = 14,943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.04x = 36,257.80 × 14,943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.04x = 541,820,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,820,609.77/26,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.68

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