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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.24, 38,954.88 and 14,882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.24, 38,954.88 and 14,882.64 is: 22,291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.24 : 38,954.88 = 14,882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.24/38,954.88 = 14,882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.24x = 38,954.88 × 14,882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.24x = 579,751,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,751,455.28/26,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.93

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