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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.76, 36,186.12 and 14,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.76, 36,186.12 and 14,286.06 is: 19,714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.76 : 36,186.12 = 14,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.76/36,186.12 = 14,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.76x = 36,186.12 × 14,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.76x = 516,957,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,957,081.49/26,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.06

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