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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.96, 36,409.92 and 14,284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.96, 36,409.92 and 14,284.57 is: 19,712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.96 : 36,409.92 = 14,284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.96/36,409.92 = 14,284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.96x = 36,409.92 × 14,284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.96x = 520,099,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,099,868.88/26,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.73

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