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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.65, 36,188.65 and 14,286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.65, 36,188.65 and 14,286.99 is: 19,716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.65 : 36,188.65 = 14,286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.65/36,188.65 = 14,286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.65x = 36,188.65 × 14,286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.65x = 517,026,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,026,833.63/26,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.05

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