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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.33, 36,197.85 and 14,293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.33, 36,197.85 and 14,293.67 is: 19,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.33 : 36,197.85 = 14,293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.33/36,197.85 = 14,293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.33x = 36,197.85 × 14,293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.33x = 517,400,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,400,122.61/26,230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.26

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