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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.28, 36,151.57 and 14,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.28, 36,151.57 and 14,711.88 is: 20,302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.28 : 36,151.57 = 14,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.28/36,151.57 = 14,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.28x = 36,151.57 × 14,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.28x = 531,857,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,857,559.65/26,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.01

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