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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.66, 36,147.98 and 14,863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.66, 36,147.98 and 14,863.64 is: 20,512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.66 : 36,147.98 = 14,863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.66/36,147.98 = 14,863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.66x = 36,147.98 × 14,863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.66x = 537,290,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,290,561.45/26,193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.24

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