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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.63, 36,228.87 and 14,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.63, 36,228.87 and 14,317.02 is: 19,756.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.63 : 36,228.87 = 14,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.63/36,228.87 = 14,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.63x = 36,228.87 × 14,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.63x = 518,689,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,689,456.37/26,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.87

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