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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.59, 36,101.43 and 14,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.59, 36,101.43 and 14,223.93 is: 19,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.59 : 36,101.43 = 14,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.59/36,101.43 = 14,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.59x = 36,101.43 × 14,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.59x = 513,504,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,504,213.22/26,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.92

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