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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.67, 36,427.88 and 14,459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.67, 36,427.88 and 14,459.23 is: 19,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.67 : 36,427.88 = 14,459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.67/36,427.88 = 14,459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.67x = 36,427.88 × 14,459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.67x = 526,719,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,719,095.33/26,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.00

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