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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.18, 39,187.89 and 14,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.18, 39,187.89 and 14,873.64 is: 22,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.18 : 39,187.89 = 14,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.18/39,187.89 = 14,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.18x = 39,187.89 × 14,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.18x = 582,866,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,866,568.22/26,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.49

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