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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.56, 36,183.52 and 14,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.56, 36,183.52 and 14,283.76 is: 19,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.56 : 36,183.52 = 14,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.56/36,183.52 = 14,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.56x = 36,183.52 × 14,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.56x = 516,836,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,836,715.64/26,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.12

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