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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.12, 36,189.12 and 14,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.12, 36,189.12 and 14,287.96 is: 19,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.12 : 36,189.12 = 14,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.12/36,189.12 = 14,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.12x = 36,189.12 × 14,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.12x = 517,068,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,068,699.00/26,224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.29

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