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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.23, 36,198.97 and 14,295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.23, 36,198.97 and 14,295.07 is: 19,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.23 : 36,198.97 = 14,295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.23/36,198.97 = 14,295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.23x = 36,198.97 × 14,295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.23x = 517,466,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,466,810.08/26,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.13

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