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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.92, 36,290.77 and 14,967.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.92, 36,290.77 and 14,967.93 is: 20,653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.92 : 36,290.77 = 14,967.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.92/36,290.77 = 14,967.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.92x = 36,290.77 × 14,967.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.92x = 543,197,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,197,705.01/26,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.97

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