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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.14, 36,187.98 and 14,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.14, 36,187.98 and 14,286.44 is: 19,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.14 : 36,187.98 = 14,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.14/36,187.98 = 14,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.14x = 36,187.98 × 14,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.14x = 516,997,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,997,404.99/26,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.31

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