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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.84, 39,248.35 and 14,912.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.84, 39,248.35 and 14,912.77 is: 22,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.84 : 39,248.35 = 14,912.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.84/39,248.35 = 14,912.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.84x = 39,248.35 × 14,912.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.84x = 585,301,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,301,616.43/26,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.76

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