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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191, 36,143.52 and 14,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191, 36,143.52 and 14,254.30 is: 19,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191 : 36,143.52 = 14,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191/36,143.52 = 14,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191x = 36,143.52 × 14,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191x = 515,200,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,200,577.14/26,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.90

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