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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207, 36,165.12 and 14,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207, 36,165.12 and 14,270.54 is: 19,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207 : 36,165.12 = 14,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207/36,165.12 = 14,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207x = 36,165.12 × 14,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207x = 516,095,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,095,791.56/26,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.05

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