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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.23, 36,273.09 and 14,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.23, 36,273.09 and 14,348.20 is: 19,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.23 : 36,273.09 = 14,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.23/36,273.09 = 14,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.23x = 36,273.09 × 14,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.23x = 520,453,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,453,549.94/26,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.98

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