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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.59, 36,328.87 and 14,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.59, 36,328.87 and 14,996.77 is: 20,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.59 : 36,328.87 = 14,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.59/36,328.87 = 14,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.59x = 36,328.87 × 14,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.59x = 544,815,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,815,526.11/26,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.21

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