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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.96, 36,332.43 and 14,997.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.96, 36,332.43 and 14,997.93 is: 20,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.96 : 36,332.43 = 14,997.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.96/36,332.43 = 14,997.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.96x = 36,332.43 × 14,997.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.96x = 544,911,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,911,241.87/26,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.06

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