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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.21, 36,101.12 and 14,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.21, 36,101.12 and 14,223.51 is: 19,628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.21 : 36,101.12 = 14,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.21/36,101.12 = 14,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.21x = 36,101.12 × 14,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.21x = 513,484,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,484,570.21/26,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.46

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