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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.31, 36,287.97 and 14,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.31, 36,287.97 and 14,965.56 is: 20,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.31 : 36,287.97 = 14,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.31/36,287.97 = 14,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.31x = 36,287.97 × 14,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.31x = 543,069,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,069,736.19/26,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.29

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