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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.41, 36,092.87 and 14,217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.41, 36,092.87 and 14,217.71 is: 19,620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.41 : 36,092.87 = 14,217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.41/36,092.87 = 14,217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.41x = 36,092.87 × 14,217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.41x = 513,157,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,157,707.17/26,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.32

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