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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,199.48, 36,156.20 and 14,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,199.48, 36,156.20 and 14,869 is: 20,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,199.48 : 36,156.20 = 14,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,199.48/36,156.20 = 14,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,199.48x = 36,156.20 × 14,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,199.48x = 537,606,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,606,537.80/26,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.74

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