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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.15, 36,310.94 and 14,985.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.15, 36,310.94 and 14,985.07 is: 20,677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.15 : 36,310.94 = 14,985.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.15/36,310.94 = 14,985.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.15x = 36,310.94 × 14,985.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.15x = 544,122,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,122,105.91/26,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.14

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