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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.70, 36,273.00 and 14,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.70, 36,273.00 and 14,954.14 is: 20,635.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.70 : 36,273.00 = 14,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.70/36,273.00 = 14,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.70x = 36,273.00 × 14,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.70x = 542,431,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,431,333.49/26,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.99

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