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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.46, 38,969.27 and 14,894.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.46, 38,969.27 and 14,894.43 is: 22,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.46 : 38,969.27 = 14,894.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.46/38,969.27 = 14,894.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.46x = 38,969.27 × 14,894.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.46x = 580,425,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,425,064.17/26,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.63

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