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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,138.64, 39,233.88 and 14,457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,138.64, 39,233.88 and 14,457.36 is: 21,700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,138.64 : 39,233.88 = 14,457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,138.64/39,233.88 = 14,457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,138.64x = 39,233.88 × 14,457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,138.64x = 567,218,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,218,327.36/26,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.38

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