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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.69, 36,163.24 and 14,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.69, 36,163.24 and 14,268.53 is: 19,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.69 : 36,163.24 = 14,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.69/36,163.24 = 14,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.69x = 36,163.24 × 14,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.69x = 515,996,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,996,058.35/26,204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.98

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