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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.23, 36,271.71 and 14,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.23, 36,271.71 and 14,347.20 is: 19,799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.23 : 36,271.71 = 14,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.23/36,271.71 = 14,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.23x = 36,271.71 × 14,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.23x = 520,397,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,397,477.71/26,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.61

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