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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.83, 36,154.89 and 14,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.83, 36,154.89 and 14,869.26 is: 20,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.83 : 36,154.89 = 14,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.83/36,154.89 = 14,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.83x = 36,154.89 × 14,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.83x = 537,596,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,596,459.68/26,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.65

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