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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.72, 36,144.57 and 14,859.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.72, 36,144.57 and 14,859.63 is: 20,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.72 : 36,144.57 = 14,859.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.72/36,144.57 = 14,859.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.72x = 36,144.57 × 14,859.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.72x = 537,094,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,094,936.71/26,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.72

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