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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.64, 36,163.73 and 14,269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.64, 36,163.73 and 14,269.03 is: 19,691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.64 : 36,163.73 = 14,269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.64/36,163.73 = 14,269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.64x = 36,163.73 × 14,269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.64x = 516,021,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,021,293.55/26,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.23

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