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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.57, 36,141.72 and 14,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.57, 36,141.72 and 14,253.02 is: 19,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.57 : 36,141.72 = 14,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.57/36,141.72 = 14,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.57x = 36,141.72 × 14,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.57x = 515,128,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,128,748.35/26,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.23

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