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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.97, 36,093.60 and 14,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.97, 36,093.60 and 14,217.59 is: 19,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.97 : 36,093.60 = 14,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.97/36,093.60 = 14,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.97x = 36,093.60 × 14,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.97x = 513,164,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,164,096.66/26,154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.14

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