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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.23, 36,141.39 and 14,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.23, 36,141.39 and 14,253.54 is: 19,669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.23 : 36,141.39 = 14,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.23/36,141.39 = 14,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.23x = 36,141.39 × 14,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.23x = 515,142,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,142,612.49/26,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.27

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