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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.16, 36,174.72 and 14,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.16, 36,174.72 and 14,277.28 is: 19,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.16 : 36,174.72 = 14,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.16/36,174.72 = 14,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.16x = 36,174.72 × 14,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.16x = 516,476,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,476,606.36/26,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.20

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