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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.68, 36,298.97 and 14,976.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.68, 36,298.97 and 14,976.93 is: 20,667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.68 : 36,298.97 = 14,976.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.68/36,298.97 = 14,976.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.68x = 36,298.97 × 14,976.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.68x = 543,647,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,647,250.16/26,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.32

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