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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.17, 36,331.57 and 14,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.17, 36,331.57 and 14,998.23 is: 20,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.17 : 36,331.57 = 14,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.17/36,331.57 = 14,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.17x = 36,331.57 × 14,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.17x = 544,908,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,908,986.47/26,330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.24

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