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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.81, 36,145.97 and 14,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.81, 36,145.97 and 14,256.15 is: 19,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.81 : 36,145.97 = 14,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.81/36,145.97 = 14,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.81x = 36,145.97 × 14,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.81x = 515,302,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,302,370.22/26,192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.43

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