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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,199.84, 36,153.08 and 14,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,199.84, 36,153.08 and 14,865.76 is: 20,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,199.84 : 36,153.08 = 14,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,199.84/36,153.08 = 14,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,199.84x = 36,153.08 × 14,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,199.84x = 537,443,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,443,010.54/26,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.22

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