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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.16, 36,146.56 and 14,256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.16, 36,146.56 and 14,256.59 is: 19,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.16 : 36,146.56 = 14,256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.16/36,146.56 = 14,256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.16x = 36,146.56 × 14,256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.16x = 515,326,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,326,469.46/26,193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.09

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