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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.64, 36,188.14 and 14,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.64, 36,188.14 and 14,287.10 is: 19,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.64 : 36,188.14 = 14,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.64/36,188.14 = 14,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.64x = 36,188.14 × 14,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.64x = 517,023,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,023,574.99/26,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.69

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