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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.28, 36,286.53 and 14,964.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.28, 36,286.53 and 14,964.53 is: 20,652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.28 : 36,286.53 = 14,964.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.28/36,286.53 = 14,964.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.28x = 36,286.53 × 14,964.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.28x = 543,010,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,010,866.78/26,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.86

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