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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.16, 36,159.73 and 14,265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.16, 36,159.73 and 14,265.69 is: 19,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.16 : 36,159.73 = 14,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.16/36,159.73 = 14,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.16x = 36,159.73 × 14,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.16x = 515,843,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,843,498.66/26,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.06

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