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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.07, 36,283.97 and 14,963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.07, 36,283.97 and 14,963.27 is: 20,649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.07 : 36,283.97 = 14,963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.07/36,283.97 = 14,963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.07x = 36,283.97 × 14,963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.07x = 542,926,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,926,764.97/26,292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.83

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