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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.28, 36,164.05 and 14,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.28, 36,164.05 and 14,268.83 is: 19,691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.28 : 36,164.05 = 14,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.28/36,164.05 = 14,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.28x = 36,164.05 × 14,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.28x = 516,018,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,018,465.07/26,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.39

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