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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.16, 36,463.81 and 14,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.16, 36,463.81 and 14,486.60 is: 19,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.16 : 36,463.81 = 14,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.16/36,463.81 = 14,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.16x = 36,463.81 × 14,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.16x = 528,236,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,236,375.19/26,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.42

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