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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.14, 36,292.10 and 14,963.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.14, 36,292.10 and 14,963.43 is: 20,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.14 : 36,292.10 = 14,963.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.14/36,292.10 = 14,963.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.14x = 36,292.10 × 14,963.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.14x = 543,054,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,054,297.90/26,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.48

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