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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,143.83, 36,076.59 and 14,813.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,143.83, 36,076.59 and 14,813.55 is: 20,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,143.83 : 36,076.59 = 14,813.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,143.83/36,076.59 = 14,813.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,143.83x = 36,076.59 × 14,813.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,143.83x = 534,422,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,422,369.79/26,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.63

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