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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.69, 36,117.54 and 14,843.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.69, 36,117.54 and 14,843.22 is: 20,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.69 : 36,117.54 = 14,843.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.69/36,117.54 = 14,843.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.69x = 36,117.54 × 14,843.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.69x = 536,100,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,100,592.08/26,172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,483.21

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