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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.61, 36,151.59 and 14,866.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.61, 36,151.59 and 14,866.86 is: 20,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.61 : 36,151.59 = 14,866.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.61/36,151.59 = 14,866.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.61x = 36,151.59 × 14,866.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.61x = 537,460,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,460,627.31/26,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.64

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