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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.08, 36,186.62 and 14,286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.08, 36,186.62 and 14,286.38 is: 19,714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.08 : 36,186.62 = 14,286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.08/36,186.62 = 14,286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.08x = 36,186.62 × 14,286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.08x = 516,975,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,975,551.87/26,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.53

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