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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.25, 36,186.82 and 14,891.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.25, 36,186.82 and 14,891.25 is: 20,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.25 : 36,186.82 = 14,891.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.25/36,186.82 = 14,891.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.25x = 36,186.82 × 14,891.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.25x = 538,866,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,866,802.39/26,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.20

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