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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.64, 36,153.60 and 14,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.64, 36,153.60 and 14,867.62 is: 20,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.64 : 36,153.60 = 14,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.64/36,153.60 = 14,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.64x = 36,153.60 × 14,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.64x = 537,517,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,517,986.43/26,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.80

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