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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.15, 36,312.67 and 14,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.15, 36,312.67 and 14,377.23 is: 19,840.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.15 : 36,312.67 = 14,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.15/36,312.67 = 14,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.15x = 36,312.67 × 14,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.15x = 522,075,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,075,517.72/26,313.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.86

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