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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.03, 36,133.34 and 14,247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.03, 36,133.34 and 14,247.33 is: 19,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.03 : 36,133.34 = 14,247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.03/36,133.34 = 14,247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.03x = 36,133.34 × 14,247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.03x = 514,803,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,803,547.75/26,184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.97

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