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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.72, 36,164.52 and 14,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.72, 36,164.52 and 14,269.68 is: 19,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.72 : 36,164.52 = 14,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.72/36,164.52 = 14,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.72x = 36,164.52 × 14,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.72x = 516,056,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,056,127.75/26,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.50

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