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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197, 36,152.67 and 14,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197, 36,152.67 and 14,261.13 is: 19,680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197 : 36,152.67 = 14,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197/36,152.67 = 14,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197x = 36,152.67 × 14,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197x = 515,577,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,577,926.72/26,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.80

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