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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.70, 36,152.96 and 14,260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.70, 36,152.96 and 14,260.91 is: 19,680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.70 : 36,152.96 = 14,260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.70/36,152.96 = 14,260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.70x = 36,152.96 × 14,260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.70x = 515,573,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,573,856.72/26,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.12

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