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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.39, 36,188.46 and 14,287.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.39, 36,188.46 and 14,287.05 is: 19,716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.39 : 36,188.46 = 14,287.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.39/36,188.46 = 14,287.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.39x = 36,188.46 × 14,287.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.39x = 517,026,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,026,337.44/26,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.23

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