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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.34, 36,186.73 and 14,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.34, 36,186.73 and 14,285.64 is: 19,714.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.34 : 36,186.73 = 14,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.34/36,186.73 = 14,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.34x = 36,186.73 × 14,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.34x = 516,950,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,950,597.56/26,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.13

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