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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.20, 39,205.76 and 14,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.20, 39,205.76 and 14,475 is: 21,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.20 : 39,205.76 = 14,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.20/39,205.76 = 14,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.20x = 39,205.76 × 14,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.20x = 567,503,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,503,376/26,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.48

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