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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.23, 36,294.66 and 14,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.23, 36,294.66 and 14,970.44 is: 20,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.23 : 36,294.66 = 14,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.23/36,294.66 = 14,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.23x = 36,294.66 × 14,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.23x = 543,346,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,346,848.38/26,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.97

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