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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.06, 36,228.43 and 14,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.06, 36,228.43 and 14,316.63 is: 19,756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.06 : 36,228.43 = 14,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.06/36,228.43 = 14,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.06x = 36,228.43 × 14,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.06x = 518,669,027.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,669,027.79/26,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.52

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