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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137, 36,069.06 and 14,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137, 36,069.06 and 14,961.16 is: 20,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137 : 36,069.06 = 14,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137/36,069.06 = 14,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137x = 36,069.06 × 14,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137x = 539,634,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,634,977.71/26,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.40

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