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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.73, 36,330.89 and 14,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.73, 36,330.89 and 14,997.28 is: 20,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.73 : 36,330.89 = 14,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.73/36,330.89 = 14,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.73x = 36,330.89 × 14,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.73x = 544,864,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,864,529.98/26,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.25

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