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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.54, 36,320.27 and 14,987.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.54, 36,320.27 and 14,987.51 is: 20,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.54 : 36,320.27 = 14,987.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.54/36,320.27 = 14,987.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.54x = 36,320.27 × 14,987.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.54x = 544,350,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,350,538.10/26,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.95

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