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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.67, 36,216.04 and 14,307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.67, 36,216.04 and 14,307.01 is: 19,743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.67 : 36,216.04 = 14,307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.67/36,216.04 = 14,307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.67x = 36,216.04 × 14,307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.67x = 518,143,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,143,246.44/26,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.55

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