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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.69, 36,105.15 and 14,834.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.69, 36,105.15 and 14,834.27 is: 20,470.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.69 : 36,105.15 = 14,834.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.69/36,105.15 = 14,834.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.69x = 36,105.15 × 14,834.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.69x = 535,593,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,593,673.64/26,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.87

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