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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.64, 36,409.40 and 14,447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.64, 36,409.40 and 14,447.21 is: 19,937.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.64 : 36,409.40 = 14,447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.64/36,409.40 = 14,447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.64x = 36,409.40 × 14,447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.64x = 526,013,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,013,993.49/26,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.13

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