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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.82, 36,133.51 and 14,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.82, 36,133.51 and 14,247.20 is: 19,661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.82 : 36,133.51 = 14,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.82/36,133.51 = 14,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.82x = 36,133.51 × 14,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.82x = 514,801,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,801,343.67/26,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.05

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