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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,201, 36,156.84 and 14,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,201, 36,156.84 and 14,264.54 is: 19,684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,201 : 36,156.84 = 14,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,201/36,156.84 = 14,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,201x = 36,156.84 × 14,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,201x = 515,760,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,760,690.45/26,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,684.77

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