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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.22, 36,102.59 and 14,223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.22, 36,102.59 and 14,223.31 is: 19,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.22 : 36,102.59 = 14,223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.22/36,102.59 = 14,223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.22x = 36,102.59 × 14,223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.22x = 513,498,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,498,329.37/26,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.98

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