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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.35, 36,186.88 and 14,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.35, 36,186.88 and 14,285.72 is: 19,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.35 : 36,186.88 = 14,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.35/36,186.88 = 14,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.35x = 36,186.88 × 14,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.35x = 516,955,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,955,635.35/26,222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.31

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