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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.68, 36,168.84 and 14,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.68, 36,168.84 and 14,273.16 is: 19,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.68 : 36,168.84 = 14,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.68/36,168.84 = 14,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.68x = 36,168.84 × 14,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.68x = 516,243,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,243,640.33/26,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,696.68

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