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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.78, 36,268.43 and 14,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.78, 36,268.43 and 14,954.72 is: 20,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.78 : 36,268.43 = 14,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.78/36,268.43 = 14,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.78x = 36,268.43 × 14,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.78x = 542,383,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,383,959.37/26,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.69

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