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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.84, 36,198.96 and 14,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.84, 36,198.96 and 14,294.68 is: 19,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.84 : 36,198.96 = 14,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.84/36,198.96 = 14,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.84x = 36,198.96 × 14,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.84x = 517,452,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,452,549.53/26,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.88

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