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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.21, 36,170.31 and 14,273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.21, 36,170.31 and 14,273.83 is: 19,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.21 : 36,170.31 = 14,273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.21/36,170.31 = 14,273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.21x = 36,170.31 × 14,273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.21x = 516,288,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,288,855.99/26,211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.25

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