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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.22, 36,015.93 and 14,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.22, 36,015.93 and 14,162.16 is: 19,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.22 : 36,015.93 = 14,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.22/36,015.93 = 14,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.22x = 36,015.93 × 14,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.22x = 510,063,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,063,363.21/26,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.24

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