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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.20, 36,143.97 and 14,254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.20, 36,143.97 and 14,254.53 is: 19,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.20 : 36,143.97 = 14,254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.20/36,143.97 = 14,254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.20x = 36,143.97 × 14,254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.20x = 515,215,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,215,304.68/26,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.31

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