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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.83, 36,143.46 and 14,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.83, 36,143.46 and 14,254.16 is: 19,670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.83 : 36,143.46 = 14,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.83/36,143.46 = 14,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.83x = 36,143.46 × 14,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.83x = 515,194,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,194,481.08/26,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.79

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