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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.92, 36,291.52 and 14,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.92, 36,291.52 and 14,969.28 is: 20,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.92 : 36,291.52 = 14,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.92/36,291.52 = 14,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.92x = 36,291.52 × 14,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.92x = 543,257,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,257,924.51/26,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.83

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