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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.76, 36,097.77 and 14,221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.76, 36,097.77 and 14,221.09 is: 19,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.76 : 36,097.77 = 14,221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.76/36,097.77 = 14,221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.76x = 36,097.77 × 14,221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.76x = 513,349,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,349,734.42/26,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.14

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