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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.67, 36,297.92 and 14,972.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.67, 36,297.92 and 14,972.90 is: 20,662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.67 : 36,297.92 = 14,972.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.67/36,297.92 = 14,972.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.67x = 36,297.92 × 14,972.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.67x = 543,484,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,484,870.01/26,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.73

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