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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.62, 36,297.53 and 14,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.62, 36,297.53 and 14,975.88 is: 20,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.62 : 36,297.53 = 14,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.62/36,297.53 = 14,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.62x = 36,297.53 × 14,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.62x = 543,587,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,587,197.21/26,303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.87

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