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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.95, 36,189.33 and 14,287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.95, 36,189.33 and 14,287.29 is: 19,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.95 : 36,189.33 = 14,287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.95/36,189.33 = 14,287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.95x = 36,189.33 × 14,287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.95x = 517,047,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,047,263.33/26,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.60

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