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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.66, 36,153.50 and 14,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.66, 36,153.50 and 14,867.64 is: 20,517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.66 : 36,153.50 = 14,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.66/36,153.50 = 14,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.66x = 36,153.50 × 14,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.66x = 537,517,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,517,222.74/26,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.76

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