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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.80, 36,289.08 and 14,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.80, 36,289.08 and 14,969.76 is: 20,656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.80 : 36,289.08 = 14,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.80/36,289.08 = 14,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.80x = 36,289.08 × 14,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.80x = 543,238,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,238,818.22/26,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.41

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