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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.53, 36,089.40 and 14,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.53, 36,089.40 and 14,214.87 is: 19,616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.53 : 36,089.40 = 14,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.53/36,089.40 = 14,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.53x = 36,089.40 × 14,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.53x = 513,006,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,006,129.38/26,151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.68

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