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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,133.62, 36,063.96 and 14,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,133.62, 36,063.96 and 14,197.14 is: 19,591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,133.62 : 36,063.96 = 14,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,133.62/36,063.96 = 14,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,133.62x = 36,063.96 × 14,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,133.62x = 512,005,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,005,089.07/26,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.82

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