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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.65, 36,148.09 and 14,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.65, 36,148.09 and 14,863.62 is: 20,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.65 : 36,148.09 = 14,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.65/36,148.09 = 14,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.65x = 36,148.09 × 14,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.65x = 537,291,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,291,409.96/26,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.28

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