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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.07, 36,290.87 and 14,968.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.07, 36,290.87 and 14,968.27 is: 20,656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.07 : 36,290.87 = 14,968.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.07/36,290.87 = 14,968.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.07x = 36,290.87 × 14,968.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.07x = 543,211,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,211,540.69/26,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.73

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