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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,300.31, 36,294.68 and 14,969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,300.31, 36,294.68 and 14,969.25 is: 20,657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,300.31 : 36,294.68 = 14,969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,300.31/36,294.68 = 14,969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,300.31x = 36,294.68 × 14,969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,300.31x = 543,304,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,304,138.59/26,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.71

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