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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.07, 36,289.49 and 14,967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.07, 36,289.49 and 14,967.27 is: 20,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.07 : 36,289.49 = 14,967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.07/36,289.49 = 14,967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.07x = 36,289.49 × 14,967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.07x = 543,154,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,154,520.16/26,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.35

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