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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.91, 36,198.60 and 14,294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.91, 36,198.60 and 14,294.21 is: 19,725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.91 : 36,198.60 = 14,294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.91/36,198.60 = 14,294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.91x = 36,198.60 × 14,294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.91x = 517,430,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,430,155.51/26,230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.97

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