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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.61, 36,270.79 and 14,347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.61, 36,270.79 and 14,347.15 is: 19,798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.61 : 36,270.79 = 14,347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.61/36,270.79 = 14,347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.61x = 36,270.79 × 14,347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.61x = 520,382,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,382,464.75/26,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,798.74

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