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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.98, 36,187.43 and 14,285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.98, 36,187.43 and 14,285.97 is: 19,715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.98 : 36,187.43 = 14,285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.98/36,187.43 = 14,285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.98x = 36,187.43 × 14,285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.98x = 516,972,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,972,467.93/26,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.24

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