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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.30, 36,291.86 and 14,968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.30, 36,291.86 and 14,968.67 is: 20,656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.30 : 36,291.86 = 14,968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.30/36,291.86 = 14,968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.30x = 36,291.86 × 14,968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.30x = 543,240,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,240,876.03/26,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.88

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