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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.23, 36,014.27 and 14,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.23, 36,014.27 and 14,160.60 is: 19,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.23 : 36,014.27 = 14,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.23/36,014.27 = 14,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.23x = 36,014.27 × 14,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.23x = 509,983,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,983,671.76/26,097.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.68

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