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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.84, 36,383.60 and 14,428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.84, 36,383.60 and 14,428.16 is: 19,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.84 : 36,383.60 = 14,428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.84/36,383.60 = 14,428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.84x = 36,383.60 × 14,428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.84x = 524,948,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,948,402.18/26,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.93

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