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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.13, 36,093.49 and 14,823.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.13, 36,093.49 and 14,823.65 is: 20,457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.13 : 36,093.49 = 14,823.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.13/36,093.49 = 14,823.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.13x = 36,093.49 × 14,823.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.13x = 535,037,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,037,263.04/26,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.09

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