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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.92, 36,153.95 and 14,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.92, 36,153.95 and 14,262.06 is: 19,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.92 : 36,153.95 = 14,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.92/36,153.95 = 14,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.92x = 36,153.95 × 14,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.92x = 515,629,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,629,732.83/26,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.09

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