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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.09, 36,145.80 and 14,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.09, 36,145.80 and 14,707.70 is: 20,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.09 : 36,145.80 = 14,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.09/36,145.80 = 14,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.09x = 36,145.80 × 14,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.09x = 531,621,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,621,401.93/26,193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.25

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