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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.43, 36,174.63 and 14,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.43, 36,174.63 and 14,277.68 is: 19,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.43 : 36,174.63 = 14,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.43/36,174.63 = 14,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.43x = 36,174.63 × 14,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.43x = 516,489,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,489,791.26/26,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.50

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