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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.73, 39,123.35 and 14,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.73, 39,123.35 and 14,999.64 is: 22,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.73 : 39,123.35 = 14,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.73/39,123.35 = 14,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.73x = 39,123.35 × 14,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.73x = 586,836,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,836,165.59/26,087.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.72

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