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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.23, 36,303.96 and 14,207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.23, 36,303.96 and 14,207.71 is: 19,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.23 : 36,303.96 = 14,207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.23/36,303.96 = 14,207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.23x = 36,303.96 × 14,207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.23x = 515,796,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,796,146.30/26,307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.63

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