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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.84, 36,163.87 and 14,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.84, 36,163.87 and 14,269.17 is: 19,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.84 : 36,163.87 = 14,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.84/36,163.87 = 14,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.84x = 36,163.87 × 14,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.84x = 516,028,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,028,408.89/26,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.35

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