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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.08, 36,144.42 and 14,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.08, 36,144.42 and 14,256.15 is: 19,672.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.08 : 36,144.42 = 14,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.08/36,144.42 = 14,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.08x = 36,144.42 × 14,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.08x = 515,280,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,280,273.18/26,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,672.39

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