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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.73, 38,998.20 and 14,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.73, 38,998.20 and 14,331.15 is: 21,487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.73 : 38,998.20 = 14,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.73/38,998.20 = 14,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.73x = 38,998.20 × 14,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.73x = 558,889,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,889,053.93/26,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.69

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