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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.09, 36,137.87 and 14,250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.09, 36,137.87 and 14,250.22 is: 19,665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.09 : 36,137.87 = 14,250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.09/36,137.87 = 14,250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.09x = 36,137.87 × 14,250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.09x = 514,972,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,972,597.83/26,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.13

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