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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.87, 36,134.53 and 14,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.87, 36,134.53 and 14,248.24 is: 19,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.87 : 36,134.53 = 14,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.87/36,134.53 = 14,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.87x = 36,134.53 × 14,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.87x = 514,853,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,853,455.73/26,184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.25

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