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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.64, 36,136.92 and 14,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.64, 36,136.92 and 14,250 is: 19,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.64 : 36,136.92 = 14,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.64/36,136.92 = 14,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.64x = 36,136.92 × 14,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.64x = 514,951,110
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,951,110/26,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.65

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