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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.23, 36,162.43 and 14,563.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.23, 36,162.43 and 14,563.41 is: 20,097.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.23 : 36,162.43 = 14,563.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.23/36,162.43 = 14,563.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.23x = 36,162.43 × 14,563.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.23x = 526,648,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,648,294.69/26,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.07

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