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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.44, 36,318.06 and 14,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.44, 36,318.06 and 14,986.44 is: 20,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.44 : 36,318.06 = 14,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.44/36,318.06 = 14,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.44x = 36,318.06 × 14,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.44x = 544,278,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,278,427.11/26,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.28

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