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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.59, 36,093.56 and 14,217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.59, 36,093.56 and 14,217.94 is: 19,620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.59 : 36,093.56 = 14,217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.59/36,093.56 = 14,217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.59x = 36,093.56 × 14,217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.59x = 513,176,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,176,070.47/26,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.88

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