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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.70, 36,308.88 and 14,983.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.70, 36,308.88 and 14,983.66 is: 20,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.70 : 36,308.88 = 14,983.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.70/36,308.88 = 14,983.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.70x = 36,308.88 × 14,983.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.70x = 544,039,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,039,912.90/26,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.16

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