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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.59, 36,150.22 and 14,865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.59, 36,150.22 and 14,865.86 is: 20,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.59 : 36,150.22 = 14,865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.59/36,150.22 = 14,865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.59x = 36,150.22 × 14,865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.59x = 537,403,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,403,854.41/26,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.27

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