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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.45, 38,993.40 and 14,930.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.45, 38,993.40 and 14,930.79 is: 22,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.45 : 38,993.40 = 14,930.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.45/38,993.40 = 14,930.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.45x = 38,993.40 × 14,930.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.45x = 582,202,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,202,266.79/26,016.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,378.24

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