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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.46, 36,147.90 and 14,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.46, 36,147.90 and 14,863 is: 20,511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.46 : 36,147.90 = 14,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.46/36,147.90 = 14,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.46x = 36,147.90 × 14,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.46x = 537,266,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,266,237.70/26,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.46

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