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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.64, 36,186.76 and 14,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.64, 36,186.76 and 14,286.10 is: 19,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.64 : 36,186.76 = 14,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.64/36,186.76 = 14,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.64x = 36,186.76 × 14,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.64x = 516,967,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,967,672.04/26,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.31

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