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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.69, 36,230.41 and 14,316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.69, 36,230.41 and 14,316.93 is: 19,757.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.69 : 36,230.41 = 14,316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.69/36,230.41 = 14,316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.69x = 36,230.41 × 14,316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.69x = 518,708,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,708,243.84/26,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.54

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