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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.69, 36,322.13 and 14,992.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.69, 36,322.13 and 14,992.21 is: 20,687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.69 : 36,322.13 = 14,992.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.69/36,322.13 = 14,992.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.69x = 36,322.13 × 14,992.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.69x = 544,549,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,549,000.61/26,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.44

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