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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.16, 36,216.15 and 14,307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.16, 36,216.15 and 14,307.09 is: 19,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.16 : 36,216.15 = 14,307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.16/36,216.15 = 14,307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.16x = 36,216.15 × 14,307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.16x = 518,147,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,147,717.50/26,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.11

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