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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.27, 36,184.41 and 14,283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.27, 36,184.41 and 14,283.63 is: 19,711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.27 : 36,184.41 = 14,283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.27/36,184.41 = 14,283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.27x = 36,184.41 × 14,283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.27x = 516,844,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,844,724.21/26,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.65

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