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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.41, 36,194.07 and 14,897.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.41, 36,194.07 and 14,897.87 is: 20,558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.41 : 36,194.07 = 14,897.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.41/36,194.07 = 14,897.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.41x = 36,194.07 × 14,897.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.41x = 539,214,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,214,584.88/26,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.42

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