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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.83, 36,188.91 and 14,288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.83, 36,188.91 and 14,288.13 is: 19,716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.83 : 36,188.91 = 14,288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.83/36,188.91 = 14,288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.83x = 36,188.91 × 14,288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.83x = 517,071,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,071,850.64/26,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.88

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