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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.56, 39,161.04 and 14,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.56, 39,161.04 and 14,300.16 is: 21,403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.56 : 39,161.04 = 14,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.56/39,161.04 = 14,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.56x = 39,161.04 × 14,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.56x = 560,009,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,009,137.77/26,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,403.35

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