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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.17, 36,330.06 and 14,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.17, 36,330.06 and 14,995.66 is: 20,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.17 : 36,330.06 = 14,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.17/36,330.06 = 14,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.17x = 36,330.06 × 14,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.17x = 544,793,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,793,374.60/26,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.98

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