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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372, 36,393.36 and 14,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372, 36,393.36 and 14,596 is: 20,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372 : 36,393.36 = 14,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372/36,393.36 = 14,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372x = 36,393.36 × 14,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372x = 531,197,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,197,482.56/26,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.48

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