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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.80, 36,286.32 and 14,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.80, 36,286.32 and 14,967.76 is: 20,653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.80 : 36,286.32 = 14,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.80/36,286.32 = 14,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.80x = 36,286.32 × 14,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.80x = 543,124,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,124,929.04/26,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.65

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