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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.17, 36,394.97 and 14,436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.17, 36,394.97 and 14,436.51 is: 19,922.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.17 : 36,394.97 = 14,436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.17/36,394.97 = 14,436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.17x = 36,394.97 × 14,436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.17x = 525,416,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,416,276.17/26,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.38

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