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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.54, 36,230.76 and 14,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.54, 36,230.76 and 14,317.54 is: 19,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.54 : 36,230.76 = 14,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.54/36,230.76 = 14,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.54x = 36,230.76 × 14,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.54x = 518,735,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,735,264.95/26,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.68

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