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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.12, 36,228.51 and 14,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.12, 36,228.51 and 14,316.69 is: 19,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.12 : 36,228.51 = 14,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.12/36,228.51 = 14,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.12x = 36,228.51 × 14,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.12x = 518,672,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,672,346.83/26,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.60

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