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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.57, 36,169.86 and 14,273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.57, 36,169.86 and 14,273.56 is: 19,697.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.57 : 36,169.86 = 14,273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.57/36,169.86 = 14,273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.57x = 36,169.86 × 14,273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.57x = 516,272,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,272,666.90/26,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.87

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