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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.17, 36,297.56 and 14,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.17, 36,297.56 and 14,974.34 is: 20,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.17 : 36,297.56 = 14,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.17/36,297.56 = 14,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.17x = 36,297.56 × 14,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.17x = 543,531,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,531,860.56/26,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.69

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