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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.07, 36,325.84 and 14,993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.07, 36,325.84 and 14,993.63 is: 20,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.07 : 36,325.84 = 14,993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.07/36,325.84 = 14,993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.07x = 36,325.84 × 14,993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.07x = 544,655,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,655,985.29/26,323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.21

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