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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.92, 36,230.28 and 14,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.92, 36,230.28 and 14,317.04 is: 19,757.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.92 : 36,230.28 = 14,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.92/36,230.28 = 14,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.92x = 36,230.28 × 14,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.92x = 518,710,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,710,367.97/26,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.44

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