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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.85, 36,186.58 and 14,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.85, 36,186.58 and 14,285.22 is: 19,713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.85 : 36,186.58 = 14,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.85/36,186.58 = 14,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.85x = 36,186.58 × 14,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.85x = 516,933,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,933,256.35/26,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.84

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