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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.40, 36,163.74 and 14,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.40, 36,163.74 and 14,269.70 is: 19,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.40 : 36,163.74 = 14,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.40/36,163.74 = 14,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.40x = 36,163.74 × 14,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.40x = 516,045,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,045,539.86/26,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.59

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