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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.15, 36,174.63 and 14,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.15, 36,174.63 and 14,276.54 is: 19,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.15 : 36,174.63 = 14,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.15/36,174.63 = 14,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.15x = 36,174.63 × 14,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.15x = 516,448,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,448,552.18/26,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.89

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