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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.71, 36,340.04 and 14,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.71, 36,340.04 and 14,396.94 is: 19,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.71 : 36,340.04 = 14,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.71/36,340.04 = 14,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.71x = 36,340.04 × 14,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.71x = 523,185,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,185,411.47/26,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.52

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