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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,153.93, 36,092.66 and 14,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,153.93, 36,092.66 and 14,217.28 is: 19,619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,153.93 : 36,092.66 = 14,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,153.93/36,092.66 = 14,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,153.93x = 36,092.66 × 14,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,153.93x = 513,139,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,139,291.85/26,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.97

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