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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.22, 36,159.06 and 14,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.22, 36,159.06 and 14,870.16 is: 20,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.22 : 36,159.06 = 14,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.22/36,159.06 = 14,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.22x = 36,159.06 × 14,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.22x = 537,691,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,691,007.65/26,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.25

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