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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.72, 39,073.80 and 14,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.72, 39,073.80 and 14,393.96 is: 21,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.72 : 39,073.80 = 14,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.72/39,073.80 = 14,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.72x = 39,073.80 × 14,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.72x = 562,426,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,426,714.25/26,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.10

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