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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.96, 36,185.76 and 14,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.96, 36,185.76 and 14,284.68 is: 19,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.96 : 36,185.76 = 14,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.96/36,185.76 = 14,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.96x = 36,185.76 × 14,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.96x = 516,902,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,902,002.16/26,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.31

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