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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.02, 36,316.88 and 14,988.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.02, 36,316.88 and 14,988.07 is: 20,684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.02 : 36,316.88 = 14,988.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.02/36,316.88 = 14,988.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.02x = 36,316.88 × 14,988.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.02x = 544,319,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,319,758.04/26,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.76

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