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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.98, 36,097.61 and 14,221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.98, 36,097.61 and 14,221.21 is: 19,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.98 : 36,097.61 = 14,221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.98/36,097.61 = 14,221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.98x = 36,097.61 × 14,221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.98x = 513,351,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,351,584.29/26,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.05

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