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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.69, 36,370.33 and 14,417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.69, 36,370.33 and 14,417.75 is: 19,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.69 : 36,370.33 = 14,417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.69/36,370.33 = 14,417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.69x = 36,370.33 × 14,417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.69x = 524,378,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,378,107.46/26,354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.96

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