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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.96, 36,272.34 and 14,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.96, 36,272.34 and 14,347.80 is: 19,800.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.96 : 36,272.34 = 14,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.96/36,272.34 = 14,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.96x = 36,272.34 × 14,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.96x = 520,428,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,428,279.85/26,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.22

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