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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.22, 36,119.40 and 14,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.22, 36,119.40 and 14,237.06 is: 19,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.22 : 36,119.40 = 14,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.22/36,119.40 = 14,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.22x = 36,119.40 × 14,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.22x = 514,234,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,234,064.96/26,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.34

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