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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.83, 36,185.94 and 14,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.83, 36,185.94 and 14,285.13 is: 19,713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.83 : 36,185.94 = 14,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.83/36,185.94 = 14,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.83x = 36,185.94 × 14,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.83x = 516,920,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,920,857.07/26,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.38

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