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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.08, 36,316.22 and 14,985.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.08, 36,316.22 and 14,985.57 is: 20,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.08 : 36,316.22 = 14,985.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.08/36,316.22 = 14,985.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.08x = 36,316.22 × 14,985.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.08x = 544,219,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,219,182.02/26,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.10

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