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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.67, 36,202.40 and 14,296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.67, 36,202.40 and 14,296.99 is: 19,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.67 : 36,202.40 = 14,296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.67/36,202.40 = 14,296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.67x = 36,202.40 × 14,296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.67x = 517,585,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,585,260.27/26,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.81

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